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1786 

ILLUSTRATED   WITH  A  PLAN  OF   THE  CITY 

PREFACED  BY  A 

GENERAL  DESCRIPTION  OF  NEW  YORK 

BY 

NOAH  WEBSTER 

ALSO  WITH  AN  APPENDIX  CONSISTING  OF 

ANNALS    OF    NEW    YORK   CITY    1786 
Compiled  for  this  WorJc 


PUBLISHED  BY 

THE  TROW   CITY   DIRECTORY   COMPANY 

11  University  Place,  N.  Y. 


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OF    EVERY    DESCRIPTION. 


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WITH 

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MANUFACTORY: 

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Near   Lexington  Avenue. 


DESCRIPTION  OF  NEW  YORK  IN  1786. 

By  Noah  Webster. 

This  city  stands  on  the  South-west  point  of  an 
island,  at  the  confluence  of  the  Hudson  and  East- 
River.  The  principal  part  of  tlie  City  lies  on  the 
East  side  of  the  island  ;  altho  the  buildings  extend 
from  one  river  to  the  other.  The  length  of  the  City, 
on  the  East-River  is  about  two  miles ;  but  falls 
much  short  of  that  distance  on  the  banks  of  the 
Hudson.  Its  breadth,  on  an  average,  is  nearly 
three-quarters  of  a  mile  ;  and  its  circumference  may 
be  four  miles.  The  plan  of  the  city  is  not  perfectly 
regular,  but  is  laid  out  with  reference  to  the  situa- 
tion of  the  ground.  The  principal  streets  run  nearly 
parallel  with  the  rivers.  These  are  intersected,  tho 
not  at  right  angles,  by  streets  running  from  river  to 
river.  In  the  width  of  the  streets,  there  is  a  great 
diversity.  Water-street  and  Queen-street,  which 
occupy  the  banks  of  the  East-River,  are  very  con- 
veniently situated  for  business,  but  they  are  low  and 
too  narrow  ;  not  admitting,  in  some  places,  of  walks 
on  the  sides  for  foot-passengers.  Broad-street,  ex- 
tending from  the  Exchange  to  City-hall,  is  suffi- 
ciently wide.     This  was  originally  built  on  each  side 


IV  DESCRIPTION    OF   NEW   YORK   IN   1786. 

of  a  creek,  which  penetrated  almost  to  the  City-hall. 
This  street  is  low,  but  pleasant ;  and  that  part  wmich 
did  not  suffer  by  the  fire  during  the  war,  is  gener- 
ally well  built  ;  the  other  is  recovering  from  its 
ruins. 

But  the  most  convenient  and  agreeable  part  of 
the  city  is  Broadway.  This  street  runs  upon  the 
height  of  land  between  the  two  rivers,  beginning  at 
the  fort,  near  the  South  end  of  the  City,  and  ex- 
tending to  the  Hospital,  in  front  of  which  it  opens 
into  an  extensive  plain  or  common.  This  street  is 
wide,  and  elevated  so  as  to  command  a  delightful 
prospect  of  the  town,  and  the  Hudson. 

Wall-street  is  generally  wide  and  elevated,  and  the 
buildings  elegant.  Hanover-square  and  Dock-street, 
are  conveniently  situated  for  business,  and  the  houses 
well  built.  William-street  is  also  elevated  and  con- 
venient, and  is  the  principal  market  for  the  retailing 
of  dry  goods.  Many  of  the  other  streets  are  pleas- 
ant, but  most  of  them  are  irregular  and  narrow. 

The  houses  are  generally  built  of  brick,  and  the 
roofs  tiled.  There  are  remaining  a  few  houses  built 
after  the  old  Dutch  manner  ;  but  the  English  taste 
has  prevailed,  almost  a  century. 

Upon  the  South-west  point  of  the  island  stands 
the  fort,  which  is  a  square  with  four  bastions ; 
within  the  walls  of  wdiich  the  Governors  used  for- 
merly to  reside.  Below  the  fort,  near  the  water, 
there  is  a  line  of  fortifications  of  considerable  ex- 
tent, designed  to  command  the  entrance  into  both 
rivers.     But  it  is  questionable  whether  any  number 


DESCRIPTION   OP   NEW   YORK   IN   1786.  V 

of  cannon  would  prevent  ships  from  passing  with  a 
favorable  wind  and  tide  ;  and  indeed  whether  New 
York  is  capable  of  defence  by  land  against  a  powerful 
marine  force.  The  battery,  however,  in  the  sum- 
mer season,  furnishes  the  citizens  with  an  agreeable 
walk,  which  is  open  to  refreshing  breezes  from  the 
bay. 

The  City-hall  is  a  brick  building,  more  strong 
than  elegant.  It  is  three  stories  in  height,  with 
wings  at  each  end,  and  fronts  Broad-street,  which 
affords  an  extensive  p>rospect.  The  first  floor  is  an 
open  walk,  except  two  small  apartments  for  the 
door-keeper  and  city  watch.  In  the  second  story  of 
the  Eastern  wing,  is  the  Assembly-chamber,  now  oc- 
cupied by  Congress,  and  adorned  with  the  followiDg 
paintings  :  The  portrait  of  the  great  Columbus, 
belonging  to  the  Assembly  of  this  State  ;  a  painting 
valuable  only  for  its  antiquity  and  the  character  of 
the  man — the  likenesses  of  the  King  and  Queen  of 
France,  as  large  as  the  life,  executed  in  a  masterly 
manner,  and  presented  to  Congress  by  his  Most 
Christian  Majesty  ;  equally  valuable  for  the  richness 
of  the  paintings,  the  dignity  of  the  personages  whom 
they  represent,  and  as  pledges  of  royal  friendship. 
The  likeness  of  General  Washington,  presented  by  a 
gentleman  in  England  ;  a  likeness  dear  to  every 
American,  and  destined  to  grace  the  walls  of  every 
Council  chamber  in  the  new  world. 

The  Western  wing  contains  a  room  for  the  Coun- 
cil or  Senate,  now  occupied  by  the  Secretary  of  Con- 
gress, and  another  for  the  Mayor's  Court.     In  the 


Vi  DESCRIPTION   OF   NEW   YORK   IN   17S6. 

body  of  the  house  is  a  spacious  hall  for  the  Supreme 
Judicial  Court. 

There  are  three  houses  of  public  worship  belong- 
ing to  the  Keformed  Protestant  Dutch  Church,  one 
is  called  the  Old  Dutch  Church,  which  was  built 
in  the  year  1693,  and  rebuilt  in  the  year  1766  ; 
and  another  is  called  the  North  Church,  which  was 
founded  in  the  year  1767,  and  dedicated  to  the  ser- 
vice of  God,  in  the  year  1769.  This  last  church 
being  ruined  by  the  British  during  the  late  war, 
was  repaired  in  the  year  1784,  and  has  been  used 
with  the  old  church  for  the  performance  of  divine 
service.  The  middle  church,  generally  called  the 
New  Dutch  Church,  was  built  in  the  year  1729  :  it  is 
the  most  spacious  of  the  three,  but  was  also  ruined 
in  the  war,  and  is  not  yet  fully  repaired. 

The  people  of  this  denomination  were  the  first 
settlers  of  this  State,  and  make  a  respectable  part  of 
the  citizens.  The  church  in  the  city  is  considered 
as  one  church  or  congregation,  though  worshipping 
in  different  places.  The  charter,  or  act  of  incorpo- 
ration, wTas  granted  by  William  the  Third,  in  the 
year  1696,  when  Benjamin  Fletcher,  Esq.,  was  Gov- 
ernor of  the  Province.  The  Ministers,  Elders,  and 
Deacons,  are  the  body  corporate,  and  hold  consid- 
erable property.  Many  years  before  the  war,  they 
found  it  necessary,  by  reason  of  the  decline  of  the 
Dutch  language,  to  have  service  performed  in  English, 
and  had  then  two  Dutch  and  two  English  Ministers. 
Since  fche  war,  it  has  been  performed  chiefly  in  Eng- 
lish, and  they  have  at  present  only  two  Ministers. 


DESCRIPTION   OF   NEW    YORK   IN   17SG.  Vll 

There  are  four  Presbyterian  Churches  in  the  city 
of  New  York.  The  first  was  erected  in  the  year 
1619.  It  was  built  of  stone,  and  rebuilt  and  en- 
larged in  the  year  1748.  It  is  eighty  feet  long  and 
sixty  wide,  with  a  cupola  and  bell ;  and  stands  in 
the  upper  end  of  Wall-street,  the  North  side  of  the 
street,  near  the  Broadway.  The  second  was  erected 
in  the  year  1767,  is  a  genteel  brick  building,  thirty- 
three  feet  long,  and  sixty-five  feet  wide,  with  a 
steeple  not  finished  ;  it  stands  on  the  East  side  of 
the  green,  at  the  head  of  Beekman  and  Nassau- 
streets. 

The  congregations  worshipping  in  these  churches 
are  connected  with  each  other,  under  the  care  of 
the  same  Ministers,  who  preach  alternately  in  them, 
and  having  the  same  Elders  and  Deacons  ;  their  tem- 
poralities also  are  managed  by  the  same  Trustees, 
incorporated  under  the  law  of  the  State  passed  in 
April  1784,  capacitating  religious  societies  of  every 
denomination  to  incorporate  themselves,  for  the 
purposes  therein  mentioned. 

The  third  Presbyterian  Church  was  erected  in  the 
year  1768,  is  a  genteel  stone  building,  sixty-five  and- 
a-half  feet  long,  and  fifty-five  and-a-half  feet  wide  ; 
and  stands  in  Little  Queen-street,  not  far  from  the 
Broadway.  This  church  is  also  incorporated  agree- 
ably to  the  same  law. 

These  three  churches  were  occupied  by  the  Brit- 
ish during  the  late  war,  as  hospitals  and  barracks, 
and  were  left  by  them  in  a  most  ruinous  situation, 
and  have  been  repaired  with  great  neatness,  and  at 


Vlll  DESCRIPTION   OF   NEW   YORK   IN   17S6. 

a  very  great  expense,  Ijv  their  respective  congrega- 
tions, since  the  peace. 

The  fourth  Presbyterian  church  was  erected  in 
the  year  1767,  is  a  neat  frame  building,  fifty  feet 
long  and  twenty-four  feet  wide,  and  stands  in  Nas- 
sau-street. 

The  Clergy  of  the  Presbyterian  Churches  of  this 
city  are  maintained  by  the  revenues  arising  from  the 
rents  of  their  pews. 

There  are  three  Episcopal  Churches  in  New  York, 
under  one  charter,  which  was  granted  the  sixth  of 
May,  1697.  Trinity  Church  was  built  in  the  year 
1C9G,  and  at  several  times  afterwards  improved  and 
enlarged.  It  was  situated  on  the  "West  side  of 
Broadway,  in  view  of  the  Hudson,  with  a  spacious 
cemetery  on  each  side ;  including  the  tower  and 
chancel,  it  was  about  one  hundred  and  forty-eight 
feet  in  length  and  seventy-two  in  breadth  ;  and  the 
steeple  one  hundred  and  seventy-three  feet  in 
height.  This  was  supposed  to  be  the  most  stately 
building  of  the  kind  in  America,  but  it  was  destroyed 
in  the  fire  which  happened  just  after  the  British 
troops  entered  the  city^,  in  1776.  It  is  now  in  con- 
templation to  rebuild  it ;  and  several  thousand 
pounds  are  already  subscribed  for  the  purpose. 

St.  George's  Chapel,  in  Be ekmau -street,  was  fin- 
ished in  L 7 ;~> 0 .  This  is  a  neat  building,  formed  with 
hewn-stone,  and  the  roof  tiled. 

St.  Paul's  Chapel,  in  Broadway,  was  completed  in 
L7G6.  This  building,  which  is  in  itself  elegant,  is 
embellished   with  a    superb    monument,  creeled  by 


DESCRIPTION   OF   NEW   YORK   IN   1786.  IX 

order  of  Congress  and  at  the  expense  of  the  United 
States,  to  the  memory  of  the  brave  General  Mont- 
gomery, who  fell  in  the  attack  of  Quebec,  December, 
31,  1775. 

To  the  foregoing  may  be  added  the  following 
Churches  : 

German  Lutheran 2 

Roman  Catholic 1 

Friends'  Meeting 1 

Anabaptists 1 

Moravians 1 

Jews  Synagogue 1 

Hudson  River  was  first  discovered  in  1608,  by 
Henry  Hudson,  an  Englishman,  wTho  sold  his  claim 
to  the  Dutch.  In  1G14,  the  States  General  granted 
a  Patent  to  several  merchants  for  an  exclusive  trade 
on  the  river  Hudson.  The  same  year  this  Company 
built  a  fort  on  the  West  side  of  the  river,  near  Al- 
bany, and  named  it  Fort  Orange.  The  next  year  a 
fort  was  built  on  the  South-west  point  of  Manhat- 
tan's, now  York  island  ;  but  the  first  settlers  planted 
themselves  about  two  miles  from  this  fort  and  built 
a  church,  there,  the  ruins  of  which,  it  is  said,  are 
still  visible,  near  the  two  mile  stone  on  the  public 
road.  In  this  situation,  finding  themselves  insecure 
during  the  Wars  between  the  English  and  Dutch, 
they  left  this  place  and  planted  their  habitations 
under  the  guns  of  the  fort ;  which  laid  the  founda- 
tion of  the  present  city. 

New  York  remained  in  possession  of  the  Dutch 


X  DESCRIPTION   OF   NEW   YORK   IN   1786. 

until  16G4,  when  it  was  surrendered  by  Colonel 
Nicolls,  who  was  commissioned  by  James,  Duke  of 
York,  to  whom  his  brother,  Charles  II,  of  England 
had  made  a  grant  of  it,  the  same  year.  In  1G67,  at 
the  peace  of  Breda,  New  York  was  conferred  to  the 
English,  who,  in  exchange,  ceded  Surinam  to  the 
Dutch.  In  the  war  of  1673,  the  Dutch  again  pos- 
sessed themselves  of  New  York  ;  but  at  the  treaty 
of  peace,  signed  at  Westminster,  the  following  year, 
New  York  wras  restored  to  the  EDglish,  in  whose 
hands  it  remained  till  the  late  Revolution. 

"While  New  York  remained  in  possession  of  the 
Dutch,  it  wras  called  New  Netherlands  and  governed 
by  a  Schout,  Burgomasters,  and  Schepens.  From 
its  surrender  to  the  English,  in  1664,  to  1683,  the 
province  was  ruled  by  Governors,  appointed  and 
commissioned  by  the  Duke  of  York,  and  their  coun- 
cil, whose  rules  and  orders  had  the  force  of  laws. 
From  the  last-named  period,  the  people  was  ad- 
mitted to  a  share  of  the  legislative  authority.  The 
government  of  the  city  (which  was  first  incorpo- 
rated in  1696),  is  now  in  the  hands  of  a  Mayor, 
Aldermen,  and  Common  Council.  The  city  is  di- 
vided into  seven  wards,  in  each  of  which  there  is 
chosen,  annually,  by  the  people,  an  Alderman  and 
an  Assistant,  who,  together  with  the  Mayor  and  Re- 
corder, form  the  Common  Council.  The  Mayor 
and  Recorder  are  appointed  annually  by  the  Coun- 
cil of  Appointment. 

The  Mayor's  Court,  which  is  held  from  time  to 
time  by  adjournment,   is  in  high  reputation  as  a 


DESCRIPTION  OP  NEW  YORK   IN  1786.  XI 

Court  of  Law.  A  Court  of  Sessions  is  likewise  held 
for  criminal  causes. 

The  situation  of  the  city  is  both  healthy  and 
pleasant.  Surrounded  on  all  sides  by  water,  it  is 
refreshed  with  cool  breezes  in  summer,  and  the  air 
in  winter  is  more  temperate  than  in  other  places 
under  the  same  parallel. 

York  island  is  fifteen  miles  in  length,  and  hardly 
one  in  breadth.  It  is  joined  to  the  main  by  a 
bridge  called  King's-bridge.  The  channels  between 
Long  and  Staten  islands,  and  between  Long  and 
York-islands,  are  so  narrow  as  to  occasion  an  un- 
usual rapidity  of  the  tides,  which  is  increased  by 
the  confluence  of  the  waters  of  the  Hudson  and 
East  river.  This  rapidity,  in  general,  prevents  the 
obstruction  of  the  channel  by  ice  ;  so  that  the  navi- 
gation is  clear,  except  for  a  few  days  in  seasons 
when  the  weather  is  uncommonly  severe.  There  is 
no  basin  or  bay  for  the  reception  of  ships  ;  but  the 
road  where  they  lie,  iu  East-river,  is  defended  from 
the  violence  of  the  sea  by  the  islands  which  inter- 
lock with  each  other  ;  so  that,  except  that  of  Ehode- 
Island,  the  harbor  of  New  York,  which  admits  ships 
of  any  burthen,  is  the  best  in  the  United  States. 

The  city  is  esteemed  the  most  eligible  situation 
for  commerce  in  the  United  States.  It  almost  neces- 
sarily commands  the  trade  of  one-half  of  New  Jer- 
sey, most  of  that  of  Connecticut,  and  part  of  that 
of  Massachusetts,  besides  the  whole  fertile  interior 
country,  which  is  penetrated  by  one  of  the  larg- 
est rivers  in  America,  navigable  one  hundred  and 


Xll  DESCRIPTION   OP  NEW   YORK   IN   1786. 

seventy  miles.  This  city  imports  most  of  the  goods 
consumed  between  a  line  thirty  miles  East  of  Con- 
necticut river,  and  twenty  miles  West  of  the  Hud- 
son, which  is  one  hundred  and  thirty  miles ;  and 
between  the  ocean  and  the  confines  of  Canada,  about 
two  hundred  and  fifty  miles  ;  a  considerable  portion 
of  which  is  the  best-peopled  of  any  part  of  the 
United  States  ;  and  the  whole  territory  contains  at 
least  half  a  million  of  people,  or  one- sixth  of  the  in- 
habitants in  the  Union.  Besides,  some  of  the  other 
States  are  partially  supplied  with  goods  from  New 
York.  But  in  the  staple  commodity,  flour,  Penn- 
sylvania and  Maryland  have  rivalled  it — the  super- 
fine flour  of  those  States  commanding  a  higher  price 
than  that  of  New  York. 

In  the  manufacture,  likewise,  of  iron,  paper,  cabi- 
net-works, &c,  Pennsylvania  exceeds  not  only  New 
York,  but  all  her  sister  States.  In  times  of  peace, 
however,  New  York  will  command  more  commercial 
business  than  any  town  in  the  United  States.  In 
time  of  war,  it  will  be  insecure,  without  a  marine 
force  ;  but  a  small  number  of  ships  will  be  able  to 
defend  it  from  the  most  formidable  attacks  by  sea. 

Eight  miles  northward  of  the  city,  is  a  strait  be- 
tween Long  and  York  islands,  which  is,  with  great 
propriety,  called  Hell-gate.  The  passage  is  narrow, 
and  the  middle  of  it  is  obstructed  with  rocks,  so 
as  to  occasion  a  most  violent  rapidity  of  the  tides. 
Except  at  high  and  low  water,  this  strait  is  impass- 
able, without  a  strong  breoze  sufficient  to  counteract 
the  current,  and  even  then  the  navigation  is  extreme- 


DESCRIPTION   OF  NEW   YORK  IN  1786.  Xlll 

ly  hazardous.  The  tides  which  flow  from  the  East 
and  West,  meet  at  Frog's  Point,  several  miles  to  the 
eastward  of  Hell-gate  ;  for  which  reason  the  ebbing 
and  flowing  are  remarkably  sudden  at  this  place. 
The  channel  at  Hell-gate  is  deep  enough  for  frigates, 
but  vessels  usually  wait  for  high  or  low  water,  when 
the  sea  is  generally  smooth,  and  the  strait  is  naviga- 
ble on  each  side  of  the  rocks. 

A  want  of  good  water  is  a  great  inconvenience 
to  the  citizens,  there  being  few  wells  in  the  city. 
Most  of  the  people  are  supplied,  every  da}r,  with 
fresh  water,  conveyed  to  their  doors  in  casks,  from 
a  pump  near  the  head  of  Queen-street,  which  re- 
ceives it  from  a  pond,  almost  a  mile  from  the  city. 
Several  proposals  have  been  made  by  individuals,  to 
supply  the  citizens  by  pipes  ;  but  none  have  yet 
been  accepted. 

The  following  is  the  character  of  the  inhabitants 
of  this  city,  drawn  by  a  faithful  hand  in  1756  : 

"  New  York  is  one  of  the  most  social  Places  on 
the  Continent.  The  Men  collect  themselves  into 
weekly  Evening  Clubs.  The  Ladies,  in  Winter,  are 
frequently  entertained  either  at  Concerts  of  Musick 
or  Assemblies,  and  make  a  very  good  appearance. 
They  are  comely  and  dress  well,  and  scarce  any  of 
them  have  distorted  Shapes.  Tinctured  with  a 
Dutch  Education,  they  manage  their  Families  with 
becoming  Parsimony,  good  Providence,  and  singular 
Neatness.  The  Practice  of  extravagant  Gaming, 
common  to  the  fashionable  Part  of  the  fair  Sex,  in 
some  Places,  is  a  Vice  with  which  my  Countrywomen 


XIV  DESCRIPTION  OF  NEW  YORK  IN   1786. 

cannot  justly  be  charged.  There  is  nothing  they 
so  generally  neglect  as  Heading,  and  indeed  all  the 
Arts  for  the  Improvement  of  the  Mind,  in  which,  I 
confess,  we  have  set  them  the  Example.  They  are 
modest,  temperate  and  charitable  ;  naturally  spright- 
ly, sensible,  and  good-humoured  ;  and,  by  the  Helps 
of  a  more  elevated  Education,  could  possess  all  the 
Accomplishments  desirable  in  the  Sex.  Our  Schools 
are  in  the  lowest  Order  ;  the  instructors  want  In- 
struction ;  and  through  a  long  shameful  Neglect  of 
the  Arts  and  Sciences,  our  common  Speech  is  ex- 
tremely corrupt,  and  the  Evidences  of  a  bad  Taste, 
both  as  to  Thought  and  Language,  are  visible  in  all 
our  Proceedings,  publick  and  private. 

"  The  People,  both  in  Town  and  Country,  are 
sober,  industrious,  and  hospitable,  though  intent  on 
Gain.  The  richer  Sort  keep  very  plentiful  Tables, 
abounding  with  great  Varieties  of  Flesh,  Fish,  Fowl, 
and  all  kinds  of  Vegetables. 

"The  Inhabitants  of  this  Colony  are  in  general 
healthy  and  robust ;  taller,  but  shorter  lived,  than 
Europeans  ;  and,  both  with  Respect  to  their  Minds 
and  Bodies,  arrive  sooner  to  an  Age  of  Maturity. 
Breathing  a  serene,  dry  Air,  they  are  more  sprightly 
in  their  natural  Tempers  than  the  People  of  Eng- 
land ;  and  hence  Instances  of  Suicide  are  here  very 
uncommon.  Few  Physicians  amongst  us  are  eminent 
for  their  Skill.  Quacks  abound  like  Locusts  in 
Egypt ;  and  too  many  have  recommended  themselves 
to  a  full  Practice  and  profitable  Subsistence.  This 
is  less  to  be  wondered  at,  as  the  Profession  is  under 


DESCRIPTION  OF  NEW  YORK  IN  1786.  XV 

no  kind  of  Regulation." — Smith's  History  of  New 
York,  page  211. 

Admitting  this  be  a  candid  representation  of  facts, 
at  the  time  it  was  drawn,  yet  many  material  changes 
have  taken  place  which  ought  to  be  noticed. 

The  change  of  the  inhabitants,  by  the  Revolution, 
was  considerable,  and  had  some  effect  upon  the 
general  character  of  the  citizens.  Notwithstanding, 
in  point  of  sociability  and  hospitality,  New  York  is 
hardly  exceeded  by  any  town  in  the  United  States. 
The  principal  families,  by  associating,  in  their  public 
amusements,  with  the  middling  class  of  well-bred 
citizens,  render  their  rank  subservient  to  the  happi- 
ness of  society,  and  prevent  that  party-spirit,  which 
an  affectation  of  superiority  in  certain  families  in 
Philadelphia,  has  produced  in  that  city — a  spirit 
which  disturbs  or  destroys  their  public  amusements, 
and  which  has  given  the  citizens,  too  generally,  per- 
haps, the  reputation  of  being  inhospitable. * 

Several  causes,  however,  have  operated  to  dimin- 
ish the  sociability  of  the  citizens  of  New  York,  par- 
ticularly the  change  of  inhabitants  and  the  loss  of 
property,  during  the  ravages  of  war,  and  the  un- 

*  It  is  presumed  that  the  general  character  of  the  citizens  in 
all  our  large  towns,  is,  in  some  measure,  formed  by  the  man- 
ners of  the  prevailing  sect  or  nation.  The  reserve  of  the  Quak- 
ers in  Philadelphia  has  been  communicated  to  all  classes  of 
citizens,  and  assists  in  forming  their  general  character.  The 
neatness,  industry  and  parsimony  of  the  Dutch,  were  the 
characteristics  of  tJie  citizens  of  New  York,  before  the  revolu- 
tion; and  will  probably  be  visible  in  their  manners  a  long  time 
after  national  distinctions  are  lost. 


XY1  DESCRIPTION   OF  NEW   YORK  IN   1786. 

favorable  state  of  business  since  the  establishment  of 
peace.  These  causes  have  had  their  influences  in  all 
parts  of  America  ;  and  perhaps  as  little  in  New  York 
as  in  any  other  town. 

The  charge  of  neglecting  reading  and  the  im- 
provements of  the  mind,  might  be  just  in  Smith's 
time,  but,  if  just,  it  did  not  lie  solely  against  the 
inhabitants  of  this  city.  That  the  Americans  were 
formerly,  and  may  be  still,  behind  the  citizens  of 
London,  in  their  attention  to  literature  and  the  arts, 
will  be  acknowledged,  nor  is  it  surprizing.  Yet,  no 
person  acquainted  wTith  the  well-bred  American  la- 
dies, can  charge  them,  generally,  with  ignorance  ; 
and  there  are  great  numbers  in  New  York  whose 
minds  are  highly  improved,  and  whose  conversation 
is  as  inviting  as  their  personal  charms. 

Nor  are  the  schools  in  this  city  in  such  a  deplo- 
rable situation  as  they  were  formerly.  There  are 
many  which  are  kept  by  reputable  and  able  men  ; 
and  Columbia  College  affords  a  very  favorable  pros- 
pect. 

It  must  not,  however  be  concealed,  that  Smith's 
description  of  the  state  of  education  is  now  but  too 
just,  with  respect  to  the  country  at  large.  There 
are  several  good  academies  in  the  country  ;  but 
many  parts  are  either  unfurnished  with  schools,  or 
the  schools  which  they  have  are  kept  by  low  igno- 
rant men,  and  are  consequently  worse  than  none. 
This  remark  may  be  extended  to  a  large  proportion 
of  the  United  States. 

An  enquirer,  who  would  wish  to  acquaint  himself 


Flan  of  the  City  of NewYork 


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DESCRIPTION  OF  NEW  YORK  IN  1786.  XV11 

with  the  true  state  of  the  people  of  New  York,  their 
manners  and  government,  would  naturally  ask  the 
citizens  for  their  societies  for  the  encouragement  of 
sciences,  arts,  manufactures,  &c.  ?  For  their  public 
libraries  ?  For  the  patrons  of  literature  ?  For  their 
well-regulated  academies  ?  For  their  female  acade- 
mies for  instructing  young  ladies  in  geography,  his- 
tory, belles-lettres,  &c.  ?  Such  enquiries  might  be 
made  with  propriety. 

The  practice  of  physic,  it  is  presumed,  is  on  a 
better  footing  than  when  Smith  wrote  his  History. 
That  it  is  capable  of  many  improvements,  in  all 
parts  of  America,  will  hardly  be  denied  by  the  fac- 
ulty themselves.  There  are,  however,  many  eminent 
physicians  and  surgeons  in  New  York  ;  and  it  is  only 
to  be  regretted  that  there  exists  a  necessity  of  going 
abroad  for  knowledge  which  ought  to  be  obtained  at 
home. 

All  free  governments  abound  with  lawyers.  Where 
men  have  the  privilege  of  thinking  and  acting  for 
themselves,  they  will  involve  themselves  in  debt  and 
quarrel  with  their  neighbors.  In  proportion  to  the 
debts  and  disputes  of  the  people,  lawyers  will  multi- 
ply. Of  these,  America  furnishes  a  plentiful  growth, 
and  New  York  has  its  share.  In  this  State,  the  prac- 
tice of  Law  is  conformed  to  the  English  mode  ;  and 
is,  perhaps,  better  regulated  than  in  the  other  States. 
The  several  degrees  in  the  profession — the  number 
of  critical  examinations  that  candidates  are  obliged 

o 

to  pass  thro  before  they  can  be  admitted  as  Coun- 
sellors in  the  higher  courts  ;  together  with  the  time 


XV111  DESCRIPTION   OF  NEW  YORK  IN  1786. 

of  study  required  by  the  rules  of  admission,  render 
an  access  to  the  first  honors  of  the  bar  so  difficult  as 
to  preclude  ignorant  pretenders  to  the  important 
science  of  law.  New  York  can  boast  of  many  men 
eminent  in  a  very  liberal  profession,  and  which  has 
hitherto  furnished  America  with  some  of  her  most 
able  legislators.  It  is,  however,  to  be  feared  that  a 
too  rigid  adherence  to  the  forms  of  legal  process,  in 
England,  has  sometimes  perplexed  the  road  to  jus- 
tice, and  prevented  valuable  improvements  in  the 
practice,  not  only  of  this,  but  most  of  the  States. 

On  a  general  view  of  this  City,  as  described  thirty 
years  ago,  and  in  its  present  state,  the  comparison  is 
nattering  to  the  present  age,  particularly  the  im- 
provements in  taste,  elegance  of  manners,  and  that 
easy,  unaffected  civility  and  politeness  which  form 
the  happiness  of  social  intercourse. 

It  is  found,  by  a  memorandum  in  one  of  the  old 
Registers,  that  the  number  of  inhabitants  in  the  City, 
taken  by  order  of  the  King  in  the  year  1697,  was  as 
follows : 

fMen 946 

Whites.]  Women 1018 

I  Young  men  and  boys 864 

[  Young  women  and  girls 899 

fMen 209 

Negroes.  {  Women 205 

[  Boys  and  girls 161 

Total 4302 


DESCRIPTION  OF  NEW  YORK  IN  1786.  XIX 

Number  of  inhabitants  in  the  City  and  County  of 

New  York,  in  1756 13,046 

"   1771 21,862 

"   1786 23,614 

Number  of  inhabitants  in  the  several  counties  in 
the  State  of  New  York,  taken  in 
1756. 

'Queens 10,786 

Kings 2,707 

<  Suffolk 10,290 


Total 23,783 

Kichmond 2,132 

Westchester 13,257 

Dutchess 14,157 

Albany 17,424 

Ulster 8,105 

Orange 4,886 


1771. 

1786. 

10,980 

13,084 

3,623 

3,986 

13,128 

13,793 

27,731 

30,863 

2,847 

3,152 

21,745 

20,554 

22,404 

32,636 

42,706 

72,360 

13,950 

22,143 

10,092 

14,062 

83,744 

Cumberland 3,947 

Gloucester 722 


146,144 

Washington 4,456 

Montgomery 15,057 


215,283 


Connecticut  had  inhabitants  by  official  returns,  in 

1756 129,994 

1774 197,856 

1782 208,870 


XX  DESCRIPTION   OF  NEW   YORK   IN   1786. 

Inhabitants  of  New  Jersey  in  Nov.  1785.  . .   138,934 
Of  these  the  blacks  were 10,500 


The  returns  of  the  inhabitants  of  Rhode  Island  to 

the  General  Assembly,  in  1783  were 51,869 

Of  these  were  Indians 525 

Mulattoes 464 

Negroes 2,342 


In  the  other  States  the  Editor  has  not  any  official 
accounts  of  the  number  of  inhabitants  ;  but  the  fol- 
lowing is  a  very  correct  estimate 

New  Hampshire 102,000 

Massachusetts 330,000 

Pennsylvania 330,000 

Delaware 37,000 

Maryland  whites 170,000 

blacks 80,000 

250,000 

Virginia,  whites 252,000 

blacks 280,000 

532,000 

North  Carolina,  whites. .    164,000 
blacks..     60,000 

224,000 

South  Carolina,  whites  . .    108,000 
blacks  . .     80,000 

188,000 

Georgia,  unknown.  The  account 
which  gives  80,000  whites  and 
20,000  blacks,  must  be  inaccu- 
rate. 


DESCRIPTION   OF   NEW   YORK   IN   1786.  XXI 

The  following  account  of  the  number  of  dwelling- 
houses  in  the  principal  towns  of  the  United  States  is 
given  mostly  from  the  Editor's  own  enumeration 
in  the  years  1785  and  1786.  The  round  number 
nearest  the  actual  number  is  given,  merely  to  assist 
the  memory.  The  difference,  which  is  never  greater 
than  five,  is  immaterial. 

Houses. 

Portsmouth,  N.  H 450 

Newbury-Port 510 

Salem .      730 

Boston 2,200 

Providence 560 

Newport 790 

Hartford,  city 300 

New  Haven,  do 400 

New  York 3,340 

Albany  and  suburbs 550 

Trenton 180 

Philadelphia  and  suburbs 4,500  * 

Wilmington 400 

*  It  is  said  that  Philadelphia  contains  50,000  inhabitants. 
This  account  must  be  too  high.  I  find  by  actual  enumeration, 
that  in  some  towns  the  houses  contain  nearly  9  souls  each  upon 
an  average  ;  but  generally  not  more  than  7  ;  suppose  9  souls  in 
a  house  in  Philadelphia  at  the  time  this  enumeration  icas  made, 
viz.  in  March  1786,  the  inhabitants  were  6w£  40,500.  I  will 
allow  100  houses  for  mistake,  and  this  will  make  the  inhabitants 
41,400. 

TJie  inhabitants  of  New  York  in  1786,  were  less  than  23,614; 
for  in  this  number  are  included  all  the  people  on  the  island. 
TJie  Iwises  icere  numbered  and  found  to  be  3,340.     But  sup- 


XXII  DESCRIPTION   OF  NEW  YORK   IN  1786. 

Houses. 

Baltimore 1,950 

Annapolis 260 

Frederick's  Town 400 

Alexandria 300 

Richmond  310 

Petersburg 280 

Williamsburg 230 

Charleston 1,540 

Savannah 200 

pose  them  3,500,  and  the  souls  in  each  will  not  average  7  ;  and 
this  number  is  high  enough  for  our  towns  in  general. 

Why  should  we  estimate  the  inhabitants  of  Philadelphia 
higher  than  Boston  and  New  York,  the  houses  in  which  will  not 
average  7  souls?  Suppose  the  Iwuses  in  Philadelphia  to  be 
5,000,  which  is  more  than  the  real  number,  and  8  souls  to  a 
house,  which  is  also  more  than  the  actual  average  number,  and 
the  inhabitants  are  on  these  principles,  but  40,000.  i"  cannot 
believe  that  this  estimate  is  not  too  high,  until  I  see  the  actual 
number  published  by  authority. 

In  taking  the  number  of  houses  in  different  towns,  I  invari- 
ably found  it  to  fall  short,  at  least  a  fifth,  of  tlie  common  esti- 
mate made  by  the  most  judicious  inhabitants. — The  American 
Magazine,  N.  T.  March,  1788. 


THE 

NEW- YORK  DIRECTORY, 

CONTAINING, 

A  Valuable  and  well  Calculated  ALMANACK  ;-— 
Tables  of  the  different  COINS,  fuitable  for  any 
State,  and  digefted  in  Inch  order,  as  to  render  an 
Exchange  between  any  of  the  United  States  plain 
and  eaiy. 

LIKEWISE, 

*.  The  names  cf  all  the  Ci-'  7.  Cotmfellors  at  law,  and 
tizens,  their  occupations]     where  re  fid  nig. 
and  places  of  abode.        j-S.  Ministers  of  the  gofpel, 

ft.  The   members   in   Con-  j      where  rending,    and   of 
£tefs,   from   what  iUte,'j      what  Church, 
and  where  rending.         [[9.  Phyfician»,Surgeons,and 

•  .Grand    departments    of  fl      their  places  of  abode. 
the  United  States  for  ad-j]  :o.    FieSdent,     Director*, 
jufting  public  accounts,!!      days,  and  hours  of  bufi- 
and  by  whom  conducted,  jj      nefs  at  the  Bank. 

4.  Members  in  Senate  and!,  11.  Profeflors,  &e.  of  the 
Sflcmbly,  from  whaijj  univerfity  of  Columbia 
county,    and   where  re-;'     college. 

f.ding.  'i  1  2.  P\ates  of  porterage,  as 

5.  Judges,  Aldermen,   and  j     by  law  eftabinhed. 
uther  civil  oiheerp,  with  U3.A1  rivals  and  departures 
their  places  of  abode.     J     of  the  mails  at  the  Poll- 

6.  Public  fta1e-01Tic.CS,  and       Ofiice. 
by  whom  kept.  '' 

BY    DAVID     FRANKS. 


NEW- YORK: 

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A  CLEAR   AND    FRESH 

COMPLEXION 

IS  INSURED  TO  EVERY  OSE  USIKG 

Dr.  Campbell's  Arsenic  Complexion  Wafers. 

WHAT   ''SOCIETY"   SAYS  OF  THEM. 

No.  —  Lexington  Avenue,  | 

New  York,  Nov.  17,  1886.  f 

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received  from  the  use  of  Dr.  Campbell's  Arsenic  Complexion  Wafers,  not 
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ENTIRELY  CURED  of  chronic  ailments  which  for  years  had  baffled  the 
earnest  endeavors  of  the  most  eminent  physicians,  I  VOLUNTARILY, 
cheerfully,  and  gratefully  accord  to  Dr.  Campbell  FULL  PERMISSION  to 
REFER  all  who  may  experience  any  hesitancy  as  to  the  perfect  safety  and 
efficacy  of  his  ARSENIC  WAFERS,  to  me  at  my  residence,  the  number  of 
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(A  graduate  of  Syracuse  Medical  College,  1854  ;  duly  registered  in  the 
County  Clerk's  Office,  N.  Y.  City,  and  a  practicing  physician  in  the  City  of 
New  York  for  the  past  30  years.) 


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Full  Moon  the  14th  day,  5  in  the  Afternoon. 
Laft  Quarrer  the  22d  day,  9  in  the  Afternoon, 
New  Moon  the  29th  day,  7  in  the  Afternoon. 


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Full  Moon  the  13th  day,  10  in  the  morning. 

Laft  Quarter  2iit  day,  11  in  the  Morning. 

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MAY  begins  on    MONDAY,  hath  XXXI  days. 

Fnit  Quarter  the  4th  day,  II  in  the  Afternoon. 
Full  Moon  the  13th  day,   2  in  the  Morning. 
Laft  Quarter  the  20th  day  9  in  the  Afternoon. 
New  Moon  the  27th  clay,  11  in  the  Morning. 


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Sund 
Mon 
Tuef 
Wed 
rhur 
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Mon 
Tuef 
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Full  Moon  the  nth  day  5  in  the  Afternoon. 

Laft  Quarterthe  19th  day,  4  in  the  Morning. 

New  Moon  .the  25th  day,  7  in  the  Afternoon. 

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Full  Moon  the  7th  flay,  at  Noon. 

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New  Moon  the  21ft  day,  10  in  the  Afternoon. 

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La  ft  Quarter,  the  12th  day,  3  in  the  Afternoon. 

New  Moon,  the  2Qih  clay,  5  in  the  Afternoon. 

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New  Moon  the  20th  day,    at  Midnight. 
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'"pHERE  will  be  five  Edipfcs  this  year,  three  of  the 
**•    Sun  and  two  of  the  Moon. 

The  lft  is  of  the  Moon,  January  14th,   the   former 
pan  vilible,  and  the  latter  invisible. 

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Middle,  -  •  '  -  7  4<>  /  2 
End,  -        -        ,        9        o       (       |. 

Duration,  -         -         2       22       J      <^, 

Digits  eclipfed  near  e,  on  the  Moon's  fouth  limb. 

/V^  B.  This  eclipfe  begins  but   3S   minutes    before 
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The  2d   is  of  the    fun, January  29th, at  40  minutes 
part  6  o'clock  in  the  evening,  invifible. 

The  3d  is  of  the  Moon,  July  lid),  vifibls  ill   pftl ta 
and  calculated  as  follows  : 

Beginning  of  vifibiliiy,  4b.    ini.*) 

Beginning  of  total  darknefs,     5      29      |   ^ 
Middle/"     -  -  5     55      >g 

End  of  total  darknefs,  6        7       I   S' 

End  of  the  Eclipfe.  7      30      |  cr? 

Digits  Eclipfed  near  13 
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The  4th  is  of  the  Sun,  Jul)  29th,  at  53     minutes 
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The  5th  is  of  the   Sun,  December  20fh,  at  52  mi- 
nutes part  1 1  o'clock  in  the  morning,  iiivif'blc\ 
Moon's  Latitude,   iv  22'  South. 


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Golden  Number         1      j     Shrove  Sunday,    F£b.  26". 
Epact  o      j     Eafter  Sunday,  April   16. 

Damhiical  Letter     A     j     Afcention  Day,  May  25, 
Cycle  ol'  the  Sun       3     J     Whitfunday,  June  4. 

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A 

ARDEN  John,  board-merchant,  Num. 
ber  106,   Queen-Street 
Afti  Tho.WindJ.  chair  maker^i, John-ft 
Atkinfon  Francis,  merchant,  22^, QJlreet 
Allingham  Charles,   and    company,  mer- 
chants,   196,   Queen-ftreet 
Abrcmfe  A.  fhopkeeper,  42,  Watcr-ftreet 
Abbot.&  Kanberry,  tailors,  44,  Water- ft. 
A  {bridge  R.  conveyancer,  27,  Smith  -flrect 
Aften  J.   fhoemaker,  3 j,  Nafiau-ftreet 
Anderibn  A.  joiner,  17,  Maiden-lane 
iinderfon  Elb.  fhopkeeper,  5,  Makten-L 
Anderfon  J.  fhopkeeper,  89,  Water-ttrcet 
Acklay  A.  iron-monger,  7,  Broad-ftreet 
Alt-wood  T.  Brictgen,  dodor,  n,Dock-fr. 


(       2t       ) 

Arding  Charles,  doctor,  13,  corner  Wil- 
liam and  Beekman  Itreets 
Affleck  Robert,  merchant,  60,  Wm.ftreet 
AntwerpVan  &  M'Ewen,  grocery  3,Flym. 
Aickcn  And.  fhopkeeper,  40,  Broadway 
Anderfon  James,  (hoemaker,  65,Broadwa)r 
Arthur  John*  merchanr,  1 6o,Quecn-ftreet. 
Aorfon  Aaron,  28,  NafTau-ftreet 
AGifield  John,  baker,  44,  William-ftrect 

B 

Barham  Mrs.  tavern-keeper,  18,  Broadway 
Betts  John,  diftdler,  3,    Whitehall 
Byrn  William,  Efq.  ^G%  George-ltreet 
Bickers  John,  carpenter,   32,  Geo.  ftreet 
Brewer  Peter,  grocer,   124,  Queen-llrcet 
Bievoort  John,  merchant,  161,  Q^  ftrcec 
Berrien  Peter,  103,  Queen-llrcet 
Bawie  Ann,  fhopkeeper,  60,  Broad-way 
Bay iy  William,  merchant,  58,  Broadway 
Bache  Abraham,   rev.  of  the  church  of 

England,  29,  Smith-ftreec 
BeQey  and  Goodwin,   druggifts  and  apo- 
thecaries, 229,  Queen-ftreec 
Bafiett  Francis,  pewterer,  218,  Q^ftreec 
Burger  John,  goldimith,  207,Queen-llreet 
Bredhurft  Samuel,   phyfician  and  apochc- 

cary,  64,  Queen-ftrcct 
Bowne  Geo.  merchant,  37,  Queen-ftreet 
Brevoort  Abr.  merchanr,  z6t  Queen- ftreeE 


(       21       ) 

Bradford  &  M'Ewen,  plumb.  1 47,  Wat.fi; 
Burke  G.  grocer,  161,  Water-flrcct 
Backhoufe,  merchant,    163,  Water- ftreet 
Seeking  Wm.   grocer,  33,  Han.  fquare 
Berry  &  Rogers,  25^>  merchants,  Han.  fqu. 
Bourghell  J.  watah  maker,  192,  Watei-tt. 
B.  8c  Browne,  fhopkeepers,.  14,  Wm.  fti^et 
Buckle  William,  merchant,  9, Water- (beet 
Banks  John,  tailor,  12,  Water- ftreet 
Bleecke-r  J.  and  L    brokers,  20,   Water-ft. 
Bard  John,    merchant,  46,    Water-itreec 
Byvanck  John,  merchant,  56,  Water-ftreet 
Biggs  Thomas,  inltrumeiu-maker,  6o,  fac- 
ing BeekmanVflip 
Byarr  Samuel,  grocer,  75,  Broadway 
Brooks  M.  painter  &  glazier,  5  i,Crown-ft. 
Bewie  Daniel,  grocer,  38,  Crown-llreet 
Boftwick  And.  merchant,  37,  Smith-ftreet' 
Bryant  William,  Mr.    1,  Smich-iircet 
Bfamble  James,  whitefmith,  49, King-(lreet 
Bard  Samuel,  doctor,  46,  Broad-ftreet 
Barrow  T.  merchant,  5.S,  Broad-ftreet 
Beckman  J.  Jas.  merchant,  20,  Maiden-I. 
Bend  Grove,  Ihopkeoper,  16,  Smith  ftreet 
Broome  J.  merchant,  6,  Hanover- fquare 
Barclay  J<v>s.  merchant,  14,  Hanover-fquare 
Black  well  Jofrph,  merchant,  ?  1,  Han.  fqu. 
Buclin  T.  and  W.  earthen-wate  and  glafs 

merchants,  69,  Water-It rect 
Blccckci  L.  Anih.  40Jauclioneer3Walin'. 


f     *3     ) 
Brower  N.  merchant,  95,  Water- flreet 
Bancker  Evert,  merchant,  5,  .Wall-ftreet 
Burres  Lawrence,  grocer,  64,  Wall-ftreet 
Blagge  Benj.  efq.  alderman,  63,  Cherry-it 
Barker  B.  w.&  clock-maker,  57, Cherry- ft*. 
Bleecker  R    inn-keeper,  57,  Cherry-Itreec 
Beckman  Theoph.  merchanr,  9,  Cherry-ft. 
Burnfide  James,  Mr.  6yy  Cherry-ftreet 
Bowne  Daniel,  merchant,  6,  Cherry-ftreet 
Burras  Benj.  fitoemaker,  3,  Broad-ftree: 
Brower  J.  upholfterer,  28,  Broad-ftreet 
BrinckerhoofF  Abr.  merchant  io,  Dock-ft. 
Blair  Archd.  ftock-broker,  16,  L. Dock  ft. 
Bruce  P.  &  R.  merchants,  3,  Froru-ftrect 
Brand  Henry,  tobacconift,  6,  Beekrnan-lL 
Bond  Abraham,  grocer,  6.,  Whitehall 
Boyd  James,  grocer,  2,  Pearl  (trcet 
Bralhcr  E/goldfmith,  1  Cherry-ftreet 
Burns  John,  merchanr,  2,  Flymarket 
Baldwin,  B.  grocer,  19.  Flymarket 
Buffing  N.  tailor,  Little  Queen-ilrect 
Brown  Tho.  ftone-cutter,  Thame-ftreet 
Bau.fell  John,  grocer,  Panition-itreet. 
Bufkirk  S.  tin-man,  ^g^  Broadway 
Bayly  William,  tin-man,' 59,  Broadway 
Bauman  S.  grocer,  62,  Broadway 
Buchanan  &  Thomp.  merchants,  243, Q. ft 
Browne  J.  furgeon&  dentift,  9,  L.Qjlrcet 
Beekman  &  Sons,  merchants, 24 1,  Qjtreec 
Burtfeli  Wm.  lhoemaker,  12,  L.  Dock-ft. 


(     *4     ) 

Bc-ekman  Van  Benen,  80,  William-Prrcec 
O'Bryans  Captain,  1  1,  Brownejohn's  wharf 
Byrne^orftcn&Colburn.merchantSjFlym, 
Bay  A.  S,  goldfmith,  66,  Smith-Rrcct 

C. 

Colles  B.  John,  merchant,  12,  Dock-drcet 
Cofter,  Brothers  and  co.  20,  Dock-Areet 
Childs  Francis,  printer,  189,  Water-ftrcec 
Currie  Jo.^conieclioner,  52,  Smith- (Irecc 
Cmhberi£am.  maft-makcr  18,  L.Q.ftreeC 
Clarkfon  David,  merchant,  73,  King-ftrecc 
Conftable,   Rucker,   and    company,    mer- 
chants, Dock-ftreec 
Cortlandt  G.  and  company;  ironmongers 

42,  Dock-ftreet 
Cape  John,  city  tavern,      ,  Broadway 
Coftigin  Johnfon,  tav. keeper,  LowerBatc. 
Cowcn  Solomon,  4,  Whitehall 

Cheefman ,  tavern-keeper,  Broadway 

Campbell  Thomas,  potter,  29,  Geo.  fbeec 
Cogfwell  James  Mafon  219,    furgeon  and 

apothecary,  'Quecn-ftreet 
Crabb  Tho.  merchant,  212,  Queen-flreet 
Crofbey  Dr.  59,  Queen-flreet 
Comfort  &  Jofliua  Sands,  merchants,  50, 

Queen-flreet 
Campbell  John,  31,  Hanovcr-fquare 
Cragie>  Wanright   and    company,  apothe- 
caries, 27,  Wall-ilreet 


(     25    ) 

Campbell  Saml.  bookfeller,  41,  Han.  fcju. 
Cox  Ifaac,  merchant,  194,  Queen-ftreet 
Cocks  Robert,  merchant,  4,  Wm,  ftreet 
Chandler  Metleck,  fhopkeeper,  1  i,Wrn.ft* 
Crone    David,     tailor,    7,    between  Fly- 
market  and  Murray's-wharf 
Curfon   Samuel,  merchant,  208,  Water-fir, 
Coon  G.  grocer,  31,  Fly-market 
Cuyler  Mrs.   boarding  and  lodging-houfc 

for  gentlemen,  4.5,  Fly-market 
Carter  A.  fhoemaker,  Cherry-ltreet 
Cock  A.  fchool-miftrcfs,  9,  Crown-ftreet 
Carmer  Nich.  cabinet-maker,  34,  Maid  la. 
Charlton  John,  doctor,  37,  Broad-ftreet 
Caurant  David,  windfor-c.  m.  57,Brtfad-ft. 
Ceary  James,  lodging-houfc,  66, Broadway 
Carr  M.  Mrs.  milliner,  8,  Maiden-lane 
Chriftie  James,    earthen-ware    and  glafa 

merchant,  12,  Maiden-lane 
Campbell  D.  efq-,  merchant,  18,  Smith- ft.' 
Clark  Ton  D.  and  co.  13^  Hanover-fquare 
Cocks  E.  merchant,  y$,  Water-flreet 
Clopper  Corn,  merchant,  6y  Water-ftrect 
Caffing  Francis,  porter  houfe,  26,  Wall-ft. 
Crygier,  punch  &  p.  houfe,  69,  Cherry-ft, 
Crnger  Nicholas,  merchant,  16,  Duke- ft. 
Cojinac  John,  merchant,  48,  Dock-ftreet 
Clark  .Wm.  innkeeper,  2,  L.  Water-flreet 
Cook  A  (her,  tavernkeeper,Crane-wharf 
Chace  John,  tailor,  1 8,  Broadway 
C 


(     *6     ) 

Coll  V.  John,  tailor,  48,  Cherry-ftreet 
Clark  Thomas,  lumber-yard, Cherry-ilreet 
Clement  John,  grocer,  17,  Flymarket 
Cornell  Gilbert,  innflf  mercht.  12,  Fly  mar. 
Cock  Henry,  merchant,  Cortlandt-ftreer. 
Cochran  John,  doctor,  96,  Broadway 
Cortlandt  V.  J.  fugar-baker,  1  7,  Broadway 
Cox  Albian,  merchant,  240,  Queen-ftreet 
Cromie  Francis,  fhopkeeper,  62,  Win. -ft. 
Cockle  Fred,  ironmonger,  &x.  193,  Q,  It. 
Corrc  J.  hotel,  52,  Smith-ftreet 
Campbell  S.  merchant,  4,  Hanover  fquare 
CockcroftWm.  merchant,  39,  Wafer-ft. 
Colles  Chriftopher,  fig-blue  manufacturer, 

&c.  2,  Lower-battery 
Conftable,  K  ticker,   and   company,   mer- 
chants, Mill-ftrcct 
Cooper  Ananias,  dcelor,  47,  Dock-ftreet 
Coffee  M.  P.   teacher  of   languages,    21, 

NafTau-ftreet 
Cockran  Johh,  carpenter,  31,  Duke-flreet 
Cocks  J.  merchant,  83,   Water~ftreet 

Conneliy ,  ravernkeeper,  27.,  Geo.  ft. 

Coeurad  W.  Ham,  baker,  19,  Broad-ft. 

D 

Dramer  Peter,  merchant,  2,  Whitehall 
Daly  Mrs.  fhopkeeper,      ,  Broadway 
Doiman  Mrs.  126,  Queen-ftreet 
Doualafs  Nathan, .fcbool-maftcr,  127,0:11. 


(     *7     ) 
Belaplein  N.  &  W.  merchants,  2  i  r,  Q.  Pc, 
Donovan  Tim.   tobacconilt,  $y,  Q^fireet; 

Donald  ion  J.  (hoemaker,  76  Q^  (treet 
Dodds  T.  organ  and  rmiiical   inilrumenc 

maker,  76,  Q.  ftreet  » 

Duleey  &  company,  merchants,  51,  Q^  ft. 
Defbrofees  James,  9,  Q^  ftreet  v 
Defbrofees   Mrs.  8,  Q^  flreet- 
Dudley  Wm.  board.  2c  lodg.  151,  Wat.  fl. 
Douglas  Benj.  tailor,  77,  Smith-three 
Dewhurlt  John,  merchant,  90.  Warer-ft. 
Duychinck  G,  medicine  (lore,  1 3,  Wat,  it. 
Dixon  J.  merchant,  94,  Wm.-fl.ieet 
Dafc  Tho.  watchmaker  33,  Maiden-lane 
Debaw  Mary  Mrs.  earthen-ware,  Maiden-U 
DibinyMrs.  18,  Wall-ftreet 
Deril  Wm,  earthen-ware,  79,  Water-llreer. 
Denning  Wm.  Efq.  10  W all- ftreet  ' 
Dominick  Fran.  lumber-yard, 7,Cherry-fl:. 
falcon  John,   furgeon,  6y  Broad-ftreet. 
Duine  John,  8,  Broad-flreet 
£>uncin  and  Fergufon,  10,  Flymarket, 
Deane    Richard,    ditliller,    lower  end    of 

Grcenwich-ftreet. 
Dafh  B.   John,   tin,  copper  and  ironmon- 

gry  ftcre,  6y,  Broadway 
Duming  Richd.  merchant,  202,  Q.  ftreet,. 
Douglafs  Geo.  grocer,  14,  Flymarket 
Delafield  John,  broker,  &c.  28,  Warer-ft. 
C 


(  2.8  ) 

Dewint  John,  merchant,  12,  Duke-ftrcee. 
Delap  Samuel,  239,  Queen-flreec 
Depeyfter  W.  A. 

Draper  Geo.  doctor,  &c,  47,  Han.-fquarc 
Degro  Petes,  painter  and  glazier^  1  36»Qj,t. 
Deleplane  Jo.Quaker'fpeaker,  132,  Q^  ft; 
Dale  Samuel,  78,  Queen- ftreer, 
Detemur  Nicholas,  natter, 85, Queen-flrcct 
Dquglafs  Geo.  &  S.  merchants,  233,0^(1. 
DobionTho.  merchantrjso,   Q^  ftrcct 

E 

Egbert  Mofes,       ,  Whitehall 
Eckert  Catharine,  gent.  22,  George  ftreet 
Karl  A.   Mrs.   fhopkeeper,       ,  Broadway 
Euflace  Edward,  flhoemak.  122, Broadway 
Ellis  John,  merchant,  25,  Broadway 
Ellfworth  John,  hatter,  23,  Broadway 
Ellifon  Wm.  joiner,  20,  King-ftreet 
ElfworthV.  merchant,  19,  Maiden-lane 
Edgar  Wm.  efq.  7,  Wall-ftreet 
Egbert  James,  carman,  2,  Dock-ftreet 
Eccles  Wm.  merchant,  io,  Hunter's  Quay 

F 

Franks  D.  conveyancer,. &c.  66,  Broadw. 
Forbes  A.  Wm.  faddler,   78,  Broadway 
Farfor  Alex,  fchool-mafter,       ,  Whitehall 
Fredenburgh  I  Hue,  fhocmak.       ,  Broadw, 
Faifh  Michael,  malOft.  xi2,  Queen-ftreec 


(      29     ) 
Forbes  A.  Wm.  carpenter,  98,  Q.  ftreet 
Franklin  Thomas,  merchant,  94,  Q.ftree£ 
Fiflier  Leonard,  furg.  barber,  1  i6,Q.  ftreet 
Frailer  Wm.  ihip-carpenter,  79,  Q.  ftreet 
Franklin  Samuel,-  merchant  1  83,  CT  ftreet 
Flight  Jofeph  merchant,  28,  Queen-ftreet 
Fofter  John,  merchant,  133,  Water- fcreec 
Fred,  and  Philip  Rhinelandcr,  merchants  ; 

:■&&,  Water-'ftreet 
Fat&  la  Forgue,  farriers,  2  3,Waler-ftreet- 
Fleming  John,  auctioneer,  54,Smith-ftreet 
Fortune  John,  grocer,  8,  Gardcn-ftre.ec 
Forbes  G.  Wm.  goldfmith,  S3,  Broadway. 
Fallum  Michael,  grocer,  1,  Naflau-ftreet, 
Fox  G.  tailo,r,  6,  Smith-ftreet 
Fi.iher  John  Mr.  20,  Duke-ftreet 
Fleming  Mrs.  mancua-maker,  22,  Dufee-ft. 
Forest  &  Cleminfon,  grocers,  2  L.  Water-ft. 
Francis  John,  boardl  &  lodg.  3,  Dock-ft. 
Freeman  John  Captain,  30,  Cherry-ftreec 
Franklin  John,  merchant,  35, Cherry-ftreec 
Fine  Jacob,  merchant,  9,  Flymarket 
Forbes  P.  Mrs.  fhopkceper,73,  Broadway 
Foxcroft  John,  91,  Broadway 

Fneter  Daniel,  goldfmith,  94,  Broadway 
Fell  &  Graham,  merchts.  £,  Cruo-erVwh: 
Franklin  Tho.  jun.  auctioneer,  i4,H.fqua. 
Ferris  Jonathan  farmer,  Frogfneck,  Weft*- 
Cheftcr 

C  4 


(     3^    ) 
G 

Gcodberlat  John,  tailor,      ,  Broadway 
Gilbert  Wm.  filverfmith,       ,  Broadway 
Garnefs  Nelly,  tailor,  i-i6.  Queen-ftreec 
Gefnerjohn,    grocer,   50,  Chatham-ftreet 
Green  Richard,  painter, gilder,  glazier,  be 

colourman,  237,  Queen-ftreet 
Getfield  Berrj.   breeches  &  leather  dreffer, 

20,  Queen1  ftreet 
GameHugh,  bookfcller,&c.  36,Han.fqu. 
Gault  Robert,  merchant,  go,.Han.  fquare 
Gaine  R.  John,bookfeller,  44,  Han.  fqu.    ' 
Grandine  John,  fhoemaker,  1,  Wm.  ftreet 
Gourlay,  Mrs.  milliner,  13,  Wm.  ttreet 
Gillefpie  Jas.&Tho.  merchts.  15, Wm.  ft 
Gardiner  Thomas,  merchant,  85,  Wm.ft. 
Grcr,  Brooks  &  co,  merchts.  88,  Wm.  ft. 
Grimes,  fchool- matter,  7,  King-ftrect 
Gano  John,  minifler,  of  the  baptill  church, 

14,  King-ftreec 
Gilldan  John,  grocer,  9,  Garden-ftreet 
Gardiner  Noah,  fhoemaker,  32,  Maiden-1. 
Graham  John,  tin-plate-worker,  1 1,  M.  1, 
Garbrane  Peter,  turner  be  umbrella-ma- 
ker, 62,  Maiden-lane 
Coverneur  Ifaac,  fen.  14,  Smith-ftreet 
Gamble  A.  merchant,  2  2,Hanover- fquare 
Goold  Edward,  48,  Wall-ftrcct 
Cilchrift  lohn  doilor,  66D  Cherry-ilreet 


(   $1  ) 

Goelet  John,  merchant,  26,  Cherry-ftreet 
Goodevejohn,  chandler,  $$,  Broadway 
Goelet  John,  merchant,  *,,  Duke-ftreet 
Griffiths  John,  hair-dreffer,  18,  Chath-row 
George  J.  currier,   57,    Dock-ftreet 
Green  John,  grocer,  6,  Moore-ftrect 
Grifwood  J.  121,  Water-ftreet 
Grant  James,  grocer,  33,  Roofevelt-flreet 
Garner  D,  tailor,  44,  Cherry-ftreet 
Grefwald  J.  diftiller,  19,  Cherry-ftreet 
Graham  James,   merchant,  25,  Cherry  ft, 
Gib  M.  A.  painter  &  glazier,  80,  Broadvv. 
Guion  Carthy  &co.  merch';s.33,L.Dock-ft 
Goforth  Wm.  merchant,  139,  Water-ft. 
Glover  John,  merchant,  71,  Wm.  ftreet 
Gilford  Samuel,  merchant,  77,  Wm,  ftreet 
Gomez  Mofes,   203,  Water-ftreet 
Goelet  Peter,  merchant,  48,  Han.  fquare 

H 

Hall,  innkeeper,  Karlaem  Heights, 
Hendricks  Carman,  28,  George-ftreet 
Hobley  Abr.  tavernkeep.   143,  Q^ftreefc 
Hitchcock  John,  carman,  117,  Q.  ftreet 
Hegeman  Peter,  fhopkeeper,  131,  Q^  ft. 
Hyatt  Caleb,  innkeeper,  151,  Q.  ftreet 
Hollwel  Sam.  houfe  carpenter,  105,  Q.  ft. 
Hitchcock,  £).  houfe  carpenter  &  under- 
taker, SQ>  Queen-ftreet 
Holland  Joim,  faddkr,  &c.  g$>  Q^ftrset 


(       32       ) 

Henderson  Hugh,  mere  ht.  24,Queen-ftreef 
Howe  Genera),  156,  Water-ftreet 
Hewxhurfl  &  Seaman,  earthen-ware  houfc 

17S,   Water-flreet 
Hull  Oliver,  medicine  frore  26,  Han.  fqu. 
Hunt  John,  merchant,  36,  Han.  fquarc 
Hendnck  Uriah,  ironmonger,  43,  H.  fqu. 
Harrifon  Richard,  et'q.  i86,Water-ftreen 
Harry  Peters,  3,  William-ltreet 
Hone  and  Moore  merch.  19,  Wm,  ftreet 
Hallett  Jacob,  grocer,  2,  Water-itreet 
Hazard  &  Brcwfler,  ironmong.  *  6, Wat. fir," 
Herring  Abrm.  merchant,  50,   Water-fh 
Haviland  E.    merchant,  6$,   Water-ftreet 
Howe  and  Prince,  merchants,  $6,  War.lt, 
Hogg  E.  fchool-mafter,  58,  Crown-ibeet 
Hay  Samuel,    merchant,  36,   Wm.  ftreet 
Harris  C,  merchant,  93,  Wm.  ftreet 
Hodge  Robert,  book-binder,  and   ftation- 

er,   38,  Maiden-lane 
Hill  Wrru  &  co.  merchants,  39,  Maid.  1. 
Haron  Dens,  tailor,  41,  Maiden-lane 
Hicks  Mifs  45,  Maiden-lane 

Haviland  and  Lawrence,  48,  Crown-itrcct 
Henry  John,  Mr.  43,  Crown-ftreet 
Heymets,  tailor,  30,  Crown-dreec 
Haughton  Thomas,  45,  Smith-flrcet 
Heyer  Walter,  tavernkeep.  75,  King<ft, 
Houle  A.  baker,  43,  Broad-itrect 
Hicks  John,  doctor,  47,  Naflau-ilreet 


(     33     ) 

Halftcad  B.  goldfmith,  13,  Maiden-lane 
Hele  Mrs.  fhopkeeper,  10,  Maiden-lane 
Harding  John,  Oiopkeeper  29,  Smith-fir. 
Huck  Michael,  fhopkeeper  1,  Han.  iquare 
Harfin  George,  tailor  46,  Wall-ftreet 
Hamilton  and  co.  diftillery,  101,  Water-ft 
Hunt  T.  merchant,  104,  Water-ftreet 
Hamilton  and    Miller,  vendue    and  com- 

miflion  ftore,  33,  Water-ilreet 
Harding  S.  Captain,  65,  Cherry-ftreec 
Haight  Ben.  iaddler,  $$,  Broadway 
HaightcWanVoorhies,  mcrchts.  9,Dock-fl 
Hallct  David,  tailor,  28,  Dock-ftreec 
Hopper  Andrew,  merchant,  7i,Chath-rov/ 
Hath  Thomas,  carpenter,      ,  Chatham-r. 
Hanmew  Mrs.  tutorefs,  64,Bcekman-ftreec 
Hillyer  Wm.  tavern-keeper  i,L.  Wat.  ft. 
Hacker   H.   merchant,  8,  Fly  market 
Harman  Frederick,  doclor,  35,  Broadway 
Houieman  John,  painter,&rc.  48, Broadway 
Hou'feman  William,  tailor  70,  Broadway 
Hoffman  Mrs.  grocer,  71,  Broadway 

Haviland, ,  merchant,  164,  Qucen-ft. 

Hunter  E.  merchant,  163,  Quecn-ftreet 
Henry  John,  merchant,  209,  Queen-ftreet 
Hart  Lion,  merchant,  4,  Little-Dock-ft. 
Hick  Paul,  flioemaker,  39,  Wm.  flreec 
Hearne,  livery-ftables,  56,  Gold.- flreec 
Hoffman   Mrs.  27,  John-ilreec 
Her»rv  John  209,  merchant,  Queen-flrees 


C     34     ) 

Hazard  Ebenezer,  efq.  §^  Broadway 
Hawxhurft  Nathaniel  watch-m.  204,  Q.  ft. 
Haydock  Henry,  merchant,  197,  Q^ftreec 
Haydock  &  Warr,  merchants,  49,Q.ftreet 
Hopkins  Sam.  &;  co.  merchants,  30,  Q.  ft. 
Himele  Jas.  watch-maker,  179,  Wm.  ftreet 
Hagermans  Jacob,  merchant,  72,  Wm.  ft. 
HofackAlex.  woolen&  linen  draper  78,  do. 
Hamtrack  John,  15,  Little-Queen-ftreet 
Hunt?  Thomas,  142,  Water-ftreet 
HamerQey  Andrew,  ironmonger,  and  dry 
good  merchant,  46,  Hanover-fquare 

1 

Jones- ITaac,  coach-maker,       ,  Broadway 
Jfiah  Rogers,  W.  Clerk  123,  Queen-ft. 
johnfon  Ogdcn,  232,  Q.    ftreet 
Johnfon  Wm.  ironmonger,  171  ,Water-ft. 
Johnfon  Robert,  merchant,  1  77,  Water-ft. 
Jacobs  Wm.  fhoemaker,  180,  Water-ft. 
Ifaac  Jo(hua,  merchant,  8,  Water-ftreet 
Jauncey-M.  doctor,  15,  King-ftrcct 
Johnfon  David,  efq.  17,  Wall-ftrcet 
Jfaac  A.  tailor,   3,  Princefs-ftreet 
Jemmifon  Neil,  merchant,  5,  Han.  iquare 
Ireland  John,  merchant,  68,  Water-dreec 
Jonas  Lyon^furricr  21,  Broad-ftreet 
Jacobs  Benj.  merchant,  10,  Duke-ftreet 
JudaK  S.  Benj.  merchant,  22,  Dock-ftreec 
Jacob  E.  carpenter,  4,  Thamcs-fhect 


C     35     ) 
Jay  Frederick,  au&ioneeer,  n,  Q,  ft  reef 
Jones  Herbert  Mr.  55,  Wm.  ftreet 
Irwing  Wm.  merchant,  y^  Wm.  ftreet 
Tans  Francis,  merchant,  51,  Broad-ftrcet 
Jucifon  David,  59,  Water-Qreet 
Intirc  M.  Neal,  19,  Peck-flip 

K 

Kollock  Shcpard,  printer  and  book  feller, 

corner  of  Wall  and  Water  ftreets 
Kennedy  Henry,  innkeeper,  13,  Geo.  fireet 
Kenner  Jonathan,  carpenter,  152,0^  ftreet 
Kitchel  Samuel,  cooper,  108,  Q.  lireet 
Kip  James,  brafs-founder,  59^   Broadway 
Keating  John, merchant,  2  2o,Q'ueen-ftreec 
Kemble  Wm,  watch-maker,  62,  Q^  ftreet 
Keating  John,  merchant  20,  Queen-ftreec 
Kelly  M.  innkeeper  137,  Water-.ftreec 
King  John,  2,  WLUiam-itreet 
King  Abram.&;  John,  merchts,  16  Wm.fh 
Kip  Henry,  merchant,  25,  King-Rreet 
Kip  H.  Henry,  infpe&or  of  poc  and  pearl 

Afhes,  25,  King-ftreet, 
King  John,  tailor,   56,  Broad-ftreec 
Kemble  Peter,  efq.  14,  Smith-ftreet 
Kipp  R.  upholfterer,  7,  Smith-ftreet 
Kirkby  Wm.  pewterer,  23,  Dock-ftreet 
Kip  Leonard,  merchant,  21  Dock-ftreet 
Kip  Jas.  &  Henry,  merchts.  40,L.Dock-ft 
King  Francis,  innkeeper,  10,  From-ftreet 


(  ^  ) 

Kiirrze,  Chrif.  John  doctor,  24,  Chat.  row 
Kemper  John,  painter,  3,  Partition-ftreec 
Kenyon  Wm.   painter,  190,  Queen-ftrcet 
King  and  co.  merchants,  65  Wm.  ftreet 
Kempton  Sam.  tin-plate,  copper  and  iron 

frnith,    197,  Water-ftreet 
Keating  Charles,  15,  New-Dock  ftreet 
Kip  andDuryea,  merchants, 45,  Kan.fqna. 

L 

Lomefny  James,  34,  George-ftreei: 
Lawrence  J.  merchant,   162,  Qucen-ftrcet 
Livingfton  Mrs.  51,  Queen  ftreet 
Leath  Mrs.  107,  Queen-ilreet 
Labec  Catharine,  fhopkeeper,  82,  Q..ftireet 
Lccockand  Intle,\vinfr-chairm.  71,  Q^.  fb. 
Loit  and  Van  Horn, merchants,  2i4,Q.ft. 
Lenox  Robert,  merchant,  210,  Q^  ftreet 
Livingfton  G.  Robt.  1,   Queen-ltreet 
Lawrence  A.  merchant,  132,  Water. ftreet 
Laight  Wm.  merchant,  136,  Water-ftreet. 
Leary  D.  tailor,  169,   Water-ftreet 
Leipper  and  Gray,  merchants  36,  H.  fqu. 
Leary  Wm.  grocer,  182,  Water-ftreet 
Ludlow  C.  efq.  184,  Water-ftreet 
Loudon  Sam.  printer,  &c.  5,  Water-ftreet 
Lencefter  B.  (hipwrighr,  73,  Cherry-ftreet 
Lawrence  John,  doctor,  53^  Smith-ftreet 
Livingfton  John,  efq.  71,  King-ftrect 
Lynch  and  otoughton,  merchants,  9,  P. ft. 


(     37    ) 

Lee  and  Fergufon,  24-,  Naffau-ftrect: 
Lewis  James,  tailor,  2,  Garden-flreet 
Lynch  Dominlck,  9,  princeis-itreet 
Laughern  Arthur,  merchant,  54,  M.  lane 
Ludlow  and  Goold,47,  Wall-ltreec 
•Laehr  Chriftian,  tailor,  42,  Smith-ftrcet 
Lawrence  Tho.  merchant,  61,  Cherry-ft. 
Leary  Jofeph,  chocolate-mak.  15,  Broad -il. 
Lott  Abraham,  merchant,  15,  Duke-ftrecc 
Levy  Rayman,  merchant,  7,  Duke-ftreet 
Leake  G.  John,  gentleman,  5,  Fair-ftreec 
Lawrence  Richd.  china,  glafs  and  earthen 

ware  merchant,  26,  Golden-hill   ftreec 
Latham  J.  efq.  13,  Cherry-tlreet 
Lefferts  &Suydem,merchts,  40, Watered. 
Lamer  John,  grocer,  &c.  28,  Fly-market. 
Lefoy  Thomas,  hatter,      ,  Broadway 
Lafley  S.  Mrs.  fhopkeeper,  41,  Broadway 
Livingfton   J.   clergyman  of    the  Dutch 

church,  79,  Broadway 
Lawrence  &  Morris,  83,  Broadway,  or  a£ 
their  ilore,corner  Duke-ftreet&Old-flip 
Livingfton  John,  efq.  51,  Queen-ftreet 
Lamont  iEneas,    Intelligence-office,   and 

broker,  2  2,Water-ftreet 
Lcnte  L.  Crift.  merchant,  33, Han-fquarc 
Ludlam  Henry,  bathing-houfe,  North-R. 
Low  Nicholas,  merchant,  216,  Water  ft, 
Lawrence  Eff.  merchant,  227,  Queen-ft. 
D 


(     3S     ) 
Longley  Thomas,  fhoemaker,^,  Wm.ft. 
Lock  wood  John,  mercht.  74,  Wm.  ftreet 

M 
Monerie  Mrs.  gent.  35,  George  ftreet 
Merchant  Henry,  innkeeper,  9,  Geo.  ftreet 
Martliog  Mrs.  tavern-keeper,  4,  Geo.  ft. 
Miller  John,  hair-drefTer,         Broadway 
Manly  Robert,  coachmaker,     ,  Broadway 
Macabee  Mrs.  grocer,   142,  Queen  ftreet 
Mack3y  Donald^hair-drefier,  1 1 7,  Q.  ftreet 
Montgomery  Mrs.  51,  Queen-ftreet 
Mead  James,  merchant,  17,  Roofevelt-ft. 
Montanue  Ifaac,  grocer,  83,  Queen-ftreet 
Myers  J.  tavern-keeper,  30,  John-ftreet 
Moore  B.  tobacconift,  45,  John-ftreet 
Mitchel  Andrew,  merchant,  236,  Qftreet 
Moore  Richard,  doctor,  229,  Queen-ftreet 
Morewood  &  co.  merchants,222,Q.  flreet 
Mitchel  H.  watch-maker,  201,  Q.  ftreet. 
Mohtaudcvert  Jas.  merchant,  202,  Q  ft. 
Myers  Wm.  hair-drefier,  62,  Queen-ftreet 
Murray  John,  jun.  merchant,  38,  Qftreet 
Muligan  H.  merchant  tailor,  23,  Q.ftreet 
Miller  E.  jun.  merchant,  14,  Queen-ilreei 
Mcrkcl  Lott,  furrier,  6,  Queen-ftreet 
MuilTonJames,  apothecary,  150,  Water-ft. 
Mahon  William,   &  co.  merchants,  159, 

Queen-ftreet. 
Maule  Thomas,  merchant,  40,  Han.-fqu. 
Mcales  Jofh.  &  co.  merchts.  191,  Wat.-ft. 


(     39     ) 

Murro&M'Graith,  merch.  2  3,Maic|-JarM» 
Mould  Walter,  23,  Willianvft  eet 
Morgan  J.  jun.  paint.  &  glaz.  15,  Wat.fi:, 
Miller  Peter,  tobacconift,  19,  Water-ftreec 
Morton  S.  M.  merchant,  215,  Wat.-flreet 
Macgill  Robert,  bookfeller,  212,  Wat.-ft. 
Mitchell  &  Hcrbertfon,  42,  Golden-hill 
Mowatt  John,  iron- monger,  87,   Wm.-it. 
Meeks   Edward,  blackimiih,  5,  Crown- ft. 
Montanye  Ab.  brafs-founder,  13,  King-It. 
Mercein  Andrew,  baker,  16,  King-ftreee 
Montgomery  Robert,  19,  King-ftreet 
Miller  Mary  Mrs.  55,  King-ftreec 
Mafon    John,     minuter,    of     the  Sec'eder 

church,  7,  Naflfau-ftreet. 
Mooney  Wm.  upholfterer,  14,  NafTku-fh 
Murphy  Mary,  tavernkeeper,  57,  M.  lane 
Montgomery  Robert,   watch    and    clock- 
maker,  25,  Wall-flreet 
Mulheran  Richd.  merchant  87,  Water -ft. 
Morifibn  John,  dver,  91,   Water-flrecc 
Maxwell  Wm.    fnufY  and  tobacco  manu- 

factorer,  4,  Wall-ftreet 
Mordecai  Jacob,  vendue  and  commiffion- 

ftore,  22,   Wall-ftreet 
Mount  Jofeph,  ilioemaker,  6S,  Cherry-il, 
Morton  Wm.  efq,  2,  Duke-ftreet 
Morgan  Jofeph,  cutler,  27,  Duke-flreet 
Mark  Phih  &  Jacob,  merch.  16,  Dock-ft- 
Mccomb  J  as.  merchant,   28,   L.  Dock-fl* 
D  2 


r  40  ) 

Moody  j.  tavernkeeper,  32, L.  Geo.-ftreef 
Moore  Win.  doctor,    15,  Beekman-ftrecc 
Murr2y,Mumford,&Bovven,merch.Cranw* 
Milier,  doctor,  30,  Golden-hill 
My£r  John,  merchant,  i,  Fly-market 
Mitchell  David,  earthen-ware  merchant*, 

27,  Fly-market 
Moore  N.  mafon,  Dyes-fbcet 
Mills  John,  ihoemaker,  38,  Broadway 
Mills  Jofh.  houie-carpemer,  y6,  Broadw. 
Mooncy  B.  hatter,  43,  William-ftreec 
Merritt  William,  tailor,  $c,  Wm.-ftrcet 
Moles  Ifaac,  auctioneer.  37,  Dock^ftreec 
Marr  J.    faddler,  35,  Broadway 
Mcnnye  John,  Jchool-mafber,  32,  Gold-fr. 
Malcolm  William,  &  co.  1 59,  Water-ftreet 
M'Dougall  Peter,  merchant,       ,  Q.  flreec 
M'Farlanr,  earthen- ware  dealer^ 6,  Wm.lL 
M'Gnier,  tailor,! 4,  Wm.  flreec 
M'Evcrs  Geo.  merchant,  7,  Han.  fquare 
M'Lean  Charles,  grocer,  5,  Moore-llreet 
M'Lean  John,  printer,  231,  Quecn-ftreet 
M'Lean  Mrs.  midwife,  6,  Broad-ftreer. 
M'Leir  Abraham,  marchanr,  19,  Duke-fh 
M'Lean  Peter,  merchant,  32,  Dirke-ftreet 
Maverick  Peter,  engraver,  5,  Crown-ffrcet 
M'Quin  Jchn,  habit-maker,  32,  C^.  dree: 


(     4T      ) 

N 

Norwood  D.  tavern-keeper,  44,  John-fr. 
Nixon  Themas,  merchant,229,  Queen-it. 
Norwood  R.  earthenware  merch.  29,Jno.il 
Norton  Ifaac  &  co.  grocers,  142,  Water-ft 
Nelfori  William,  capt;  26,  Water-ltreet 
Nichols  Lewis,  merchant,  90,  Wm.-ftreec 
Newton  Jofeph,  builder,  2,  King-ltreet 
Nitchie  John,  ftarch  and  hair-powder  ma- 
nufacturer, 7,  Garden-ftreet 
Nathan 'Simon,  merchant,  44,  Broaa-ureet 
Norden  Van  Luke,  fliopk.  3,  Maiden-lane 
Norris  Rich,  porter-hoiife,*3,  Broad-ftreec 
Neilion  William,  merchant,  40,  Dock-ft. 
Neiiman  P.  merchant,  16,  Frpntflreet 
Nicholas  VV.  merchant,  4,  Beekman-ilip, 
Nicholas  J.  merchant,  4,  Garden-ftreet. 
Nam  Henry  &  co.      ,  t5 roadway 

O 

Ofwald  Eleazer,  printer,  25,  Water  dreet 
Ogden  Samuel,  merchant,  14,  Watcr-fL 
Ogilvie  Mrs.  fhopkeeper,  62,  King-ftreec 
Ogfbur  Alex,  ihopkeeper,  31,  Smith-ft. 
Otterfon  A.  tailor,  17,  Hanover-fquare 
Oudenaarde  Marinus,  mercht.  i9,Han.fq. 
Onderdonk,  J.  doctor,  2  1 ,  Beekman-ftrcet 
Ogden  Lewis,  efqr.  mercht.  41,  Dock-ft. 
Oothout  &  Dumont,  merch,  13,  Smith-it. 
D  3 


(      42       ) 

p 

Powel  Henry,  tailor,  31,  George- ft  rec 
Paocfliels  Leonard,  tailor,  1  2,  Gco.-llreet 
Parker  William,  painter,  80,  Queen-flreet 
Pierfeall&  Pell,  merchant,  205,  Q.  ilreet 
Pearflel  Tho.  merchant,  203,Queen-ftreec 
Prior  Edmond,  merchant,  195,  Queen-fir, 
Parfons  James,  merchant,   194,  Queen-it. 
Piatt  Wm.  paper  hanger,  61, Qurcn-ltrecC 
Pearfall  and  Embree,    watch   and  clock- 
makers,  43,  Quecn-ftreet 
Planron  J.  (hopkeeper,  173,  Water-ftreeC 
Pattan  Edward,  tailor,  &c.  179,  Water-it 
Pendleton  D.  merchant,  67,  Water-ilreea 
Pugfley  John,  merchant,  84,  Wm.  ftrccc 
Pintard  John,  merchant,  16,  Wall-ftreet 
Phclan  Joze,  clergyman.,  of  the   church 

of  Rome,   i  Beckman  flrcet 
Poihout  John,  merchant  13,  Smith-ftree* 
Panton  Francis,  merchant,  38,Wall-itreen 
Parker  Daniel,  auctioneer,  2  3,Wall-ikeeC 
Phacanon  P.  baker,  19,  Duke-ftreet 
Poftlethwait  Jas.  Capt.  25,  Duke.ltreet 
Pierce  J.    eiq.  14,  Dock-ftreet 
Prexel  J.  painter,  25,  Cherry-itreet 
Philips  Richard,  5,  Cherry-ftreec 
Parks  John,  mocmaker,  10,  Cherry-ftreet 
Pelt  Jothan,  butcher,  8,    Cherry-ftreet 
Pexton  James, .carpenter,  72,  Broadway 


(     43     ) 
Picken,  dancing-mafter,  i,  SmUh-ftreer 
Pollock  Geo,  merchant,  24,  Water-ftrect: 
PearfTe  John,  37,  Crownftreet 
Palmer  John,  jua.  8>  Rutgers-ftrcet 
Pozer  Jacob,  baker,  29,  St.  James-flreet 
Pollock  Carlile,infurancc-orTice,24.,Wat.ft» 
Plate  Richard,  broker,  27,  Waier-ftreec 

Quincey  J.  inftrumenc-rnak.jQQ,  WateV-ft 

R 

Robinfon  Mrs.  14,  George-ftreet 
Richardfon  J.  merchant,       ,  Broadway 
Rifrarg  Peter,  tavern-keeper,  26,  Geo -ft. 
Rickey  Alexander,  carman,  13,  George- ih 
Rufiel  Jofeph,  carman,  121,  Queen-ftreec 
Ronnells  James,  carpenter,  107,  Queen-ft. 
Ricker  Henry,  cabinet-maker,  87,  Q; ft. 
Rogers  l^eon.  breeches- mak.  55,  B.roadw, 
Roo.me  Henry,  merchant,  57,  Broadway 
Rogers  &  Lyde,  merchants,  200, Q.  ftreet 
Rogers  M.  merchant,  26,  Queen-itreet 
Robins  Ezek.  &  Enoch,  hatters,  3  1  ,Q^  ftr* 
Rofen  G.  ale  &  porter  houfe,  131,  Wat. ft, 
Rofe  Jofeph,  diftiller,  135,  Water-ftreet 
Rofc  J.  hair-drefier,  141,   Water-ftreet 
Rofewell  J.  iron-monger  i74,Waterrftreet 
Roberts  Michael,  goldfmhh,  42,  Han.  fq, 
Rytter  Daniel,  tailor,  180,  Water-ftreet 


I.     44-     ) 
Rylander  Mrs.fhopkeeper,  io,Wm.  (tren 
Ramagc  John,  miniat.  painter,  25,Wm.ft. 
Rutledge  William,  joiner,  214,  Water-ft. 
Robertfon  Chas.  fhopkeeper,  83,  Win,  ft. 
Reiley  Robert,  fhoemaker,5,L.  Queen-ft. 
Remfen  John,  merchant,  29,  Kingftrect 
Robuck  Jarvis,   cork-cutter,  54,  King-ft. 
Renfon  Wm.  and  co.  merchts,  39,Broadft. 
Rogers  John  Dr.    miniller    of  the  united 
prefbyterian    congreg.   7,   Naftau-ftreet 
Ritter  John,  tailor,  54,  NafFau-ftreet 
Roy  Le  Jacob  &  Sons,  merchts, 3  i,M. lane 
Relay  Henry,  merchant,  30,  Maiden-lane 
Ritter  Peter,  jeweller,  51,  Broadway 
Richardfon  John,'  fhopkeeper, 3e,Smith-ft.; 
Roberts  Robert,  hatter,    24,   Smith-ftreec 
Retfon  &.  Bayard,  merch.  4,  Hanovcr-fq. 
Remfen  Henry,  merchant,  8,  Han.  fquare 
Robertfon  Alex,  merchant,  12,  Han.  fqu- 
Roberts  M.  Mils,  milliner,  42, Wall-flrect 
Ramfay  John,  merchant,  51,    Wall-itreet 
Rhodes  Tho.  boarding  &  lodg.  80, Wat. ft. 
Rierwick  James,  merchant,  7,  Dock-ftreet 
Rofeumen  Richd.  tin-man,  37, L.  Dock  ft. 
Rkififum  Peter,  merchant,  7,  Peck/s-Qip. 
Remfen  W.  &  J.  grocers,  7  Whitehall 
Romaine  Nicholas,  3,  John-flreet 
Renfon  Henry, fhocmakcr,32Cherry-ftrcet 
Ruter  Michael,  goldfmith,  24,  Flymarket 
Refler  J.  tallow-chandler,  34,  Broadway, 


(     45     ) 
Fofs  Mrs.  grocer;.' 3.7,  Broadway 
Richardfon  J.  jeweller,  69,  Broadway 
Read  &  Bogardus^merchts.  244,  Q.itreet 
Read  Jocob,  merchant,  7,  Williarn-ftrecc 
Roofevelt  &  $on,f\igar-reliners,  159,0.  It. 
Raydock  &  Warr,  merchants,  49,  Qu.  ft, 
Randall  Son  &  Stewarts, merchts.  io,H.fq. 
Robertfon  Robert,  merchant,  73,  Wm.ft. 
Robertfon  Robert,  merchant,  8 1,  Wm.  ft. 
Richards    Smith,    grocer,    corner  of    Qld 

Slip  and  Little  Dock-ftreet 
Rolton  R.  Edward,  191,  Queen-ftreec 

S 

Spering  Henry,  (hoe maker,  6*6,  Broadway 
Shea  George, merchanr,  1,  Hunter's-Quay 
Sutten  Kellep,  fhopkeeper,    8,  George-ft. 
Shea  Patrick,  livery-ftables,  5,  George-ft. 
Stanton  Jafper,    grocer,  3,  George-ftreec 
Snell  Elizabeth,  ichool-mittrefs,  H7,Q.iL 
Steftrich  G.  baker,  150,  Queen-ftreec 
Seaton  Mrs.  boarding-fchoo),  25,  Smith-ft, 
Sutton  Wm.  ropemaker,  104,  Smith-ftrecc 
Stringham  Joleph, Captain,  no,  Smith-It 
Snoe  &  Hay,  fhoemakers,  84,  Smith-ftre:  t 
Shactel  John,  fhoem.alcer,  93,  Smith-ftreec 
Sly  hum  Bcnj.  Captain,  96,Queen-llreet 
Sebring  Barlet,   28,  John-ftreet 
Stevenion  Hay  &  co.  merchants,    ,  Q^ft. 
Sa.nds,  Stephen,  clock  &  w.  mak.  i99,Q-  (1> 


(     46     ) 
Sanfon, Murray  8rco.  mcrchts.  i82,Q.ftrv 
Sands  Jofhua,  merchant,  73,  Queen-ltreer. 
Smith  T.  (hoemaker,  58,  Queen-ftreet 
Seamen  Willet,  merchant,  5j>  Queen-flr. 
Sokes  John,  merchant,  180,  Queen-ftreet 
Scotf &  co.  44,   Queen-ftreet 
Saidler  James,  merchant,  34,  Queen-ftreet 
Service  Rob.  &  Geo.  merchants,  27,  Q_.  ft 
Shotwell  &  Embree,  merchants,  ?i,  Q.ft. 
Scriba  &  co.  merchants,  17,  Queen-ftreet 
Sickles  Gart.  fhoemaker,  166,  Water-ft. 
Stewart  R.  tobacconift,    42,   Hanover- fq. 
Sarly  &:  Barnwell, 'merchants,  193, Wat    ft 
Salter  &  Chetwood,  merchanrs,  8,  Win.  ft 
Scarr  Jofeph,  fhopkeeper,  1  2,  Water-flreet 
Shaw  John,  merchant,  2  13,  Water-ilrect 
Smith  P.  Wm.  apothe.  205,  Water-ftreet 
Sharp  Mrs.  merchant,  29,  Water-ftreet 
Sears  &  Smith, merchants, 62, Water-ftreet 
Seaman  John,  grocer,  66,  Water-ftreet 
Srephenton  Mrs.  24,  Maiden-lane 
Smith  Jane,  fchool-miiirefs,   72,  King-ft. 
Smith  R.  tailor,  35,  King-ftreet 
Steel  Stephen,  coachmaker,8  1  ,King-flrcet 
Schermerhorn  Sam.  fhip-chand.  13,  Pi  in  ft 
Sroughion  Thomas,  9,  Princefs-ftrect. 
Silva  Roiz  Joze,    1,  Beekman's-ftrect 
Staples  J.  grocer,  5,  Maiden-lane. 
Stewart  John,  fhopkeeper,  51,  Maiden-la. 
Shrupp  Henry,*  tavernkeeper,  20,Smith-ft 


(     47     ) 

Seaman  John,  furrier,  20,  Hanover-fqnare 
Simmons  John,  tavern-keeper,  63,  Wall-ft. 
Smith  T.  efq.  9,  Wall-ltreet 
Shepherd  John, merchant  tailor,2  1,  Wall-It 
Stediford  G.  auctioneer,  34,  Wall-Greet 
Sherred  S.  Painter,  Stc.  14,  Broad- flreet 
Sickles  Kenry,  joiner,  26,  Broad-ftreet 
Simpfon  Solomon,    31,  Broad-itreet 
Stewart  J.  .  4,  Duke-itreet 
Stewart  Alex,  merchant,    11,  Duke-ft. 
Sidell  John,  tailor,  21,  Duke-ftreet 
Storm  &:  Sickles,  grocers,  35, L. Dock-fir 
Smith  &:  WikofF,  merchants,  7,  Old-Slip 
Saltonflall  &  Mumford  merchts,30,Bur.(l. 
Saunders  Tho.  fbipchandler,  31,  Burl. flip 
Shaffers  D.  tavernkeeper,54, Chatham-row 
Spingler  Henry,  grocer,  7,  Chatham-row. 
Stout  Benj.  merchant,  6,  Golden-hill 
Sheafe  Henry,  boat-builder,  47,  Cherry-ft. 
Simmons  John,  fhip-carpenter,  46,  Ch.  ft. 
Shelly  J.  chair-maker,  50,  Cherry-ftreet 
Sickels  M.  cooper,  34,  Cherry-ilreet 
Shonnard  J.  merchant,  29,  Cherry-ftreet 
Sheafe  Henry,  grocer,       ,  Partition-ftreet 
Saunders  N.Fred.  fhopkeeper,42,Broad\v. 
Scank  Abraham,  grocer,  52,  Broadway 
Soderftrom  Richd.  conful  of  Sweden,  63, 

Broadway 
Stewart  cV  Jones,fhip-chand.Murray's-wh. 
Shaler  &  Sebor,  merchants,  1 5,Duke-firett 


(     48     ) 

Stakes  J.  grocer,  49,  Wm,  ftrcet 
Jacket   Jofeph,  doctor  46,  Wm.  ftreet 
.Smith  Rachael  Mrs.  milliner,  59,  Wm.  ft, 
.Singlair  Hugh,  grocer,  60,  Wm.  ftreet 
.Siewart  Auguftus,  merchant^, Dutch-fir. 
Steuart  Archibald,  merchant,  68,  Wm.  ft, 
iShippey    Jofiah    &    co.    merchants,  43, 

Little-Dock-ftreet 
Stevenfon  Tho.  auctioneer,  4,  Murray  V\v. 
Sadler  and  Bailie,  merchants,  9,    Han.  fq. 
Shedden,  Patrick,  &  co.  merchants,  206, 

Water-fireet 
Schuyler,  fnrgeon,  2,  Hanover-fquare, 
.Smith  Elias,  5,  Magazine-ftrect 
Sieve ns&c  Hubbell,  merchants,  145, War. fl 
Smith  Nathaniel,  perfumer  &  comb-mak- 
er, 185,  Qucen-ftreet 
Stackhoufe  H.  grocer,  16,  Cherry-Hrccc 

T 

Teller,  doctor,  tavernkeeper,  24,  Geo.  ft. 
Tap  William,  accomptant,     ,  George-ft. 
Thorn pfon  Thomas,  farrier,  141,0.  ft  reel 
Teller  &  Vredenburgh,  hatters,  146,  Q.  ft. 
Tierman  Gabriel,  tavernkeep.  1  j  1,  Q.  ft. 
Thompfon  George,  butcher,  128,  Q.  ft, 
Titus  Henry,  lodging,  &c.  30,  Queen-ll. 
Tear  John.,  linen  draper,    54,  Broadway 
Taylor  John,  &  co.  225,  Qtieen-ftreet 
Thomas  Thomas,  coppcrfmith,  206, Q.  ft. 


(     49     ) 
Tom  Thomas,  grocer,  165,  Water-ftrett 
Thompfon  &  Forbes, fhopk,  1 76,  Water-fl 
Turrell  E.  merchant,  9,  Wm.  ftreet 
Turner  John,  merchant,  17,  Wm.  ftreec 
Thompfon  Wm.  captain,  28,  Wm.  itr. 
Thompfon  Thomas,  tailor,  58,  Water-fl 
Taylor  Wm.  fhoemaker,  47,  Maiden-lane 
Thurman  John,  efq.  58,  Cherry-fbeet 
Thomas  John,houfe-carptr. 9,  L.Queen-fl 
Taylor  John,  merchant,  23,  King-ftreec 
Trent  doctor,  16,  NafTau-ftreet 
Telyan  V.  chair-maker,   2,  Broad-ftreet 
Tinker  Jas.  Capt.  15,  Little  George-ftreet 
Tiflee  N.  Capt.  33,  Cherry-ftreet 
Turrell  E.  merchant,  9, .Maiden-lane 
Tower  J.  grocer,  10,  Chcrry-flreet 
Tillery  James,  doctor,  89,  Broadway 
Thomas  William,  grocer,  242,  Q^ftreet 
Tuck, Daniel,  6c  co.  mcrchts.3,  L.  Dock-ft 
Turner  William,  fhoemaker,  35,  Wm.  ft. 
.Thompfon  Alex.  6c  John,  merchants,  63, 

William-ftreet 
Turner  John,  jun.  merchant,  79,  Wm.  ft/ 

U 

Varick  Wm.  merchant,      *  Broadway 
Undrey  Andrew,  125,  Quecn-ftreet 
Ufiah  Burgh,  fhoemaker,    128,  Queen-ft 
Ulick  Wm.  dancing-Matter,  29,  John-ft 
Van  Rants  Mrs.  £5,  Quecn-ftreec 
E 


(     50     ) 

Vandyk  Francis,  ehocolate-mak.  4^,0^  ft 
Ufbck  VVm.  merchant,  35,  Qiieen  flreet 
VanVoorhis&Cooly,  filverfmiths,2  7,H.fq. 
VickabM'&.Cumminjmerchts.  1  K,Wm.ft. 
Vanderbilt  Oliver,  ihoemaker,  4,  Water-ft: 
UncUrhill&Vernon,goldimiths-,4i,Smithlt 
Van  Tuyl  Andrew,  46,  Smith-Hreec 
Van  Horn  David,  58,  Smiih-ltreet 
Vanley  John,  tailor,  12,  Princefs-ftreet 
Vredcnburgh  W.  John,  46,  Dock-ftreec 
Vacher  John,  doctor,  9,  Fair-ftreet 
Vanbleck  Abram.  dodtor,  Dyes-itreet 
Van  Cortlandt  Mrs.  40,  Broadway 
Vicker  M.-J.  merchant^  39,  Maiden-lane 
Uftick  Wm.  merchant,  33,  Qu&n  (Ireec 
Van  Pell  T.  merchant,  41,  Wm.ftrcet. 
Vredenburgh,  145,  Queen-ftreet 
Van  Hook,  fexton  of  the  Dutch  church 

8.  Crown-ftreet 
Van  Zandt  Peter,  53,  Water-ftreet 
Van  ZandtViner,audioneer  202,  Water-ft 
Van  Zandt  Tobias,   chocolate-maker,  92, 
.Vandarn  Anth>  merchant,  ij,  Naffau-ft: 

W. 

Walker  Samuel,  tavernkeeper  12,  Geo.  fb 
Warner  Jas.  &  Chas.  coackmak.  Hroadw. 
\Vandle  Abram.  inkecper,  io3,  Queen-(l 
•JWaggoncn  Van  H.  and  Sons,  ironmon- 
gers, I]  Bcckman-il'p 


(     5i     ) 
Wood  T.  flioerruker,  3?,  Man.  fquare. 
Whitehoufc  Juhn,  fpiritdcaler,  181, Wat  (i 
Waldron  Daniel    7,  merchant,  Wm.  ftrcec 
Walker  Jas.   cV  co.  meichants,  2 6, Wall  ft 
Will  Henry,  pewterer,  3,   Water  ftreet 
W  hite  John  merchant,  1 1,  Water-ftreet 
Walton  A.  merchant,  210,   Water-itreet 
Waddington  H.-&  J  &  co.  merchants,^ 

corner  of  King  and  Queen-ilrre^s 
Wilfon  Abram,  merchant,  $9,  Wm.  ftreet 
William  Wm.  china,  glafs,  &  earthenware 

Gealer  46,  Maiden-lane 
Wilfon  James,  mimfter  of  the  Prefbyterian 

church,  47',  Smith-ftreet 
Wcnman  Richd   uphollterer,2.L.QJtreeC 
Wendover  H.  11,  King-ftreet 
Wal(h  Hugh,  chandler,  50,  Kin^-ftreec 
White  A.  6y\  King-ftreet 
Wetlock  James,  carpenter,  17,  Princefs-ft 
Wyley  John,  tailor  1,  Naflau-ftreer, 
Webfler  G.  grocer,  4,  Maiden-lane 
White  Mrs.  50,  Wall-ftreet 
Willet  Taylor,  grocer,  76,  Water-ftreet 
Waiers  M.  tavernkeeper  i  10,  Wat.  fcrcer 
W7ool  J.   laft  6:  heel-maker,   14,   Broadft. 
Webb  B.  Samuel,  gentleman,  4,  Dock-ft 
Wyckoff  &  Smith,  6,  Dock-ftrcei 
V/oolfey  George,  grocer*  29,  L.  Dock-ll 
Winant  Widow,  tavernkeeper,  i,Moore-ft 
Wafon  James,  merchant,  Crane- whaif 
E  ». 


(      51      ) 
White  John,  grocer,  5,  Flymarket 
Willerr.ent  Wm.  fhopkecper,  24,  Broadw. 
Wellfe  Benj.  fchool-m after,  3,  L.  Q.ftreet 
"Wilfon  Thos,  fail-maker,  13,  Golden  hill 
'Warrand  John,  merchant,   4,  Dock-ftreet 
Woodhull  &  White,  grocers,  172,  Wat. ft 
Williams  Thos.  capr,  143,  Water-ftreec 
tWilks  J.  merchant,  235,  Queen  itreer.   . 

Y 

Young  John,  fadler,  18,  Queen-flrect 

Youl  E.  cutler,  64,  Water-ftreet 

Yates  Richd.  merchant,  28,  Maiden-lane 

Z 

teller  .Samuel,  baker,  7,  Little-George  ft 


omission  s; 

Ferrrs  John,  merchant,  17,  Dock-flrcee 
Fell  be  Graham,  merhcants,2,Crugers  wh, 
Ofborn,  boarding  &   lodg.    61,    Water-fl. 
Strang   Nathan,     boarding     and    lodging 
hourc,  1O5  L.  Watcr-fcreet 


<  53     ) 

THE  HONORABLE  THE  MEMBERS  OF 

O      N      G      R      E      S 


IS  Excellency  John  Hancock,  Efq. 
Prefident,  Number  5,  Cherry-fireet 


H 

Charles  Thomibn,  Efq. Secretary^ 3,  K.flj 

Neiv-Hamp-  C  Pierce  Long,        ?pr 
yfr/nr.      £  Sam.  Livermore.  3 

f  Rufus  King, 
7i/f^,7    z.   /•/,  1  Nathaniel Gorham,  1 


Theod.  Sedguick. 


Rhode- IJland.5 

Conntmcut.    {  S'ePhen  ^-Mitchell  Efqs 
*  William  S.  Johnfon.  J      n 

John  Lawrence,  ^) 

John  Haring,  I 

Melan&on  Smith,  J 

Peter  W.  Yates.  J 

f  LambertCadwailader  } 
-yerfcy.  <  John  CleveSymmes,   (gfq 
{.Jofiah  Hornblower.  J 


John  Lawrence, 
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I  Melanftnn  Smith        I      •! 


Ijofi 

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<    54    ) 
f  Charles  Pcttic, 
I  John  Bayard, 
Tennfylvania.\  Arthur  St.  Clair, 
William  Henry, 
James  Wilfon, 


L 


Eqrs: 


Delaware. 


Maryland, 


Virginia; 


"N.  Carolina, 


/,  Carolina* 


fJohnVining,  1£ 

lGunningBcdford,ju.J      " 


rs- 


William  Hindman, 

Henry, 

uel  Chafe, 


Efqrs 


rwiii: 

]  John 

{.Sami 

f  Richard  Henry  Lee,  ~\ 
J  James  Monroe, 
\  William  Gray  Ton,     \  Efqrs 
|  EdwardCarrington,  I 
L  Henry   Lee.  J 

\ 

("Charles  Pinckney,  1 
j  Jacob  Read, 

4  John  Bull,  }  Efqrs 

I  David  Ramfay,         | 
LJohn  Kean» 


Georgia,  William  Houfton,  Efquire* 

To  be  heard  of  at  the  Congrefs'  Office,' 
'8  j,  Broadway,  corner  of  King-ftrget. 


f     55    ) 

Grand    Departments    of  the.    United 
States.. 

His  Excellency  John  Jay,  Efq.  Secretary 
for  foreign  affairs,  8,  Broadway 

Henry  Remfen,  jun,  Efqr.  Secretary  to  do. 

The  Hon.  Henry  Knox,  Efqr.  Secretary 
at  war,  15,  Smith  ftreet 

The  Hon.  Walter  Livingfton,  Samuel 
Ofgood,  and  Arthur  Lee,  Efqrs.  Corn- 
miflioners  of  the  Treafury. 

James  Milligan,  Efqr,  Comptroller  Gent. 

Jofeph  Nourfe,  Efqr.  Regifter  General. 

John  Dier  Mercier,  Efqr.    Auditor  Gen.' 

John  Pierce,  Efqr.  Pay-mailer  General, 
and  Commiffioner  of  Army  Accounts, 
14,  Dock-ftreet 

Edward  Fox,  Efqr.  General-Hofpital  De- 
partment, 7,  Cherry-ftreet 

William  Denning,  Efqr,  Quarter- Mailed 
General,   18,  Wall-ftreet 

Jonathan  Burral,  Efq.  Commiffary  Ge- 
neral, 22,  Broadftrcet 

Jofeph  Bindoa,  Efqr.  Clother-GeneraV 
66,  William-ftreeE 

Jofeph  Penned  Efqr,  M41 :  jne  Department 


(    5$    ) 


Ccimnijfioners  for  fettling  the  Accounts  of 
the  Citizens  of  the  United  States  v/bo 
bave  Claims  again  ft  thtm% 


New-  Hampfbir  e,, 

Maffacbufetts9 

Rboa\£-lflana\ 

Connecticut, 

New-York* 

New-Jerfty,, 

Delaware, 

Permjylvaniay 

Virginia, 
Maryland, 
South -Carolina, 
North-Carolina, 

Georgia* 


i 


Stephen  Gorharr,, 
Stephen  Flint, 
Edward  Chim, 
Wrn.  Thompfon, 
"Wm.  Barber, 
Benj.  Thompfon, 
Wm.   Windei, 
Benjamin  Stelle  and 

John  Story, 
Andrew  Dunfcomb, 
John  White, 
Gulliam  Aertfon, 
Andrew  Hindeman, 
None. 


(     57     ) 

Lift    of  the  SENATE   of  the  State    of 
New-Tork. 

His  Excellency  GEORGE  CLINTON, 

Efqr.  Governor. 

Hon.  Pierre  Van  Cortlandc,  Efqr.  Lieut* 
Governor,  and  Prefident  of  lhe  Senate. 
For  the  Southern  DiftriEr* 
Ifaac   Roofevelt, 
Alexander  M'Dougall, 
Ifaac  Stoutenburgh, 
Stephen  Ward, 
Smauel  Townfend,      \ 
Lewis  Morris, 
Ezra  i'Hommedieu, 
Thomas  Tredwell, 
William  Floyd, 

For  the  Middle  Diftritf. 
Jacobus  Swartwout, 
William  Allifon, 
Jofeph  Gafhiere, 
Arthur  Parks,. 


Efquire< 


EfquiresZ 


For  the  Wcjltm  Dijtrift. 
Jacob  G.  Klock, 
Abraham  Yates,  jun. 
Andrew  Fink, 
Philip  Schuyler, 
Peter.  Van  Nefs, 
Valkert  P;  Dow, 


Efquires; 


f     5*     ) 

For  the  Eajlern  B/ftrW. 
John  Williams,  ^ 

Ebenezer  Ruflell,         (      Efquiree 
David  Hopkins,  3 

Abraham  B.  Banker,  Efqr.  Clerk. 


LIST    of  the  Hon.   Members  of  Aflcm- 
bly   elecled  for  the  fevefal  Counties   m 
the  State  of  New- York,    in  April  1785, 
far  the  year  enfuwg. 

For  the  City  and  County  of  New-York* 

John  Stagg,  Robert  Boyd, 

William  Denning,  Ifaac  Sears, 

"William  Malcom,.  Robert  Troup, 

William  Goforth,  William  Duer. 
Evert  Bancker, 

For.  the  City  and  County  of  Aftanyl 
Peter  Vrooman,  Leonard  Bronck, 

John  Lanftng,jun.     James  Gordon, 
John  Taylor,  John  Livinofton, 

Henry  Glenn,  Abram.J.V. AlAyne, 

jacobus  Schoonhcv.   Lawr.  Hogeboom, 

For  the  County  of  Suffolk. 
JonathanN. Havens,  Jeflery  Smith, 
David  Hedges,  Nathaniel  Gardner, 

T hem  as  Youngs, 


(     59     ) 

For  the  County  of  Ulftet, 
Nathan  Smith,  Corn.  Schoonmaker9 

David.  Galatian,  J  fcph  Hafbrouck, 

Thomas  janien,         Johannis  Snyder. 

For  Qjvsctfs  County. 
Samuel  Jones,  James  Townfend5 

Daniel  W.  KifTam,     Daniel  Duryee. 

For  Kings  County, 
John  Vanderbilt,        Charles-Doughty: 

Far   Richmond  County. 
Jofliua  Merfereau,       John  Dongan. 

For  Weft-Chcfler  County, 

Philip  Peli,  jun.         Samuel  Drake, 
Thomas  Thomas,       Jonat.  G.  Tomr^kin* 
EbenezerLockwood  Abijah Gilbert:. 

For  the  County  of  Orange, 

Henry  WelTner,  3d.    John  Bradner, 
Nathaniel  Satterly,      Gilbert  Cooper. 

For  But  chefs  County. 

DirckBrinckerhoff,  John  D'Witt, 

Lewis  Duboys,  Henry  Ludenton, 

Matthew  Patterfon,  Brinton  Paine. 
Jacob  Griffin^ 


(      6o      ) 

For  Montgomery  County: 

Volkert  Veeder,  James  Livingfton, 

Abram.  Van.  Home,  Abraham    Arndt, 
John  Frey,  William  Harper. 

For  Wafangton    County. 

Albert  Baker,  Ichabod  Parker, 

Jofeph  M'Cracken,    Peter  B. Tierce. 


Officers  in  Chancery \  Judges,  Juflices   cj  the 
Peace,  and  other  civil  officers. 

The  Hon.   Robert  R.  Livingfton,   Efqr. 

Chancellor  of  the  flate,  3,  Broadway 
John  M'Kcffon,  Efq;  Regifter,  49,  M.lane 
William   Cock,  Elqr.    Deputy-Regiikr, 

66,  Wa!)-f\rect 

Clerks  in  Chancery. 

Brokholft  Livingflon,   12,  Wall-fireet 
Morgan  Lewis,  59,  Maiden-lane 
John  Lanfing    and  Jacob  Stephen  Lufh, 
Efqrs.  in  Albany 

Majlers   in  Chancery. 

Gilbert  Livingfton,   Paughkeepfitf 

Jeremiah  Lanfins:,  Albany 

John    Broome,   Efq-,   6,   Hanovepfquare, 

Hon.  John  Jay,  S,  Bro<*J-ftrCet 

Ed,  Dunfcomb,  Efc|.  Exam.  8z,  Wat.ft 


C    oc     ) 
Judgu  in  the  Supreme  Court. 

The  Hon.  R.  Morris  Efq;  chief  Juaice5 
corner  NalTau  and  King  ftreets, 

The  Hon.  Robert  Yates,  Efq; 

The  Hon.  John   Slots  Hobart,  Efq;  47, 
Crown-ftteet. 

Egbert  Benfon,  Efq-,  Attorney  General, 
Poughkeepfie,  or  at  22,  Maiden-lane. 

John  M'Keffon,  E.fcj;  Clerk  of  theSuprcmc 
Court,  and '  Nifi  Prifis,  Oyer  and  Ter- 
miner, and  General  Gaol  Delivery,  49, 
Maiden-lane. 


Officers  of  the  City  and  County  of  New-York. 

The  Hon.  James  Duane,  Efq;  Mayor,  26, 

Nafiau-ftreet. 
RichardVarick,  Efq;  Recorder,46,Dock-ft 
Abraham    P.  Lott,   Efq-,  Alderman, 

Maiden-lane. 
Benjamin  Blagge,  Efq-,  do. 
John   Broome,  Efq-  do. 
William  Neilfon,   Efq;   do. 
Jeremiah  Wool,  Efq-,  do,  49>  Broad-flrecC 
William  W.  Gilbert,  Efq;  do. 
Nicholas  Bayard,  Efq-,  do, 
Marinus  Willett,  Efq?  Sheriff,  22,Bcek.  ft 
Robert  Benfon,  Efq;  Clerk, 22,  Maiden-*. 
Jeremiah  W00J,  Efq.  Corner. 
F 


(       62         ) 

Commljjioners  of  Forfeitures. 

Ifaac  Stoutenburgh,  andP.VanCortkndf, 

Efquires,  for  the  fouthern  diftridl. 
Daniel  Graham,  Efq-,  for  the  middle  diftr: 
Henry  Oothoudt,   Jeremiah  Van   Renfle- 

lear,    and  Criftopher  Yates,   Efquires, 

for  the  weftern  diftricl:. 
Alexander  Webfter,  Efq-,  for  the  eaftem 

diftricl:. 
John  Lamb,  Collector. 
John  Lafher.  Surveyor  and  Searcher. 
Daniel   Fergufon,  Land  &    Tide-waiter. 

29,  Duke-ftreet. 
John  Stevens,  do.       ,     Maiden-lane. 
Henry  Becker,  do.      ,  Crown-ftreet* 
Henry  Devour,  do.      ,  Golden-hill. 
■«._ —  Terjiay,  do.  Golden-hill. 
William  Strachan,  do.  Greenwich-flrcet. 
William  Huftin,  do.  Gold  ltreec 

Scudder,  do.  Gold-ftreet 

•— Waterman,  do.  Cliff-flreer 

John  Banks,  do.  George-flrcet. 

Stockholm,  do.   Cherry-ftrect. 


Lawyers^  Attornles^   and  Notary-Publics, 
bfc. 

John  Lawrence,  Efqr.  13,  Wall-ftreet 
John  D.Cnmfhier,  Efq.  attorney  and  no- 
tary-public, 17,  King-ftreet 


(  ^  ) 

Aaron  Burr,  Efqr.  10,  Little  Queen'- ftreec 

Alexander  Hamilton,  Efqr.  57,  Wall-it. 
Brockholft  Livingfton,  Etqr.  12,  Wall'- ft. 
Wm.  S*  Livingfton,  Efqr,  52,  Wall-ilrcet 
Thomas  Smith,  Efqr.  9,  Wall-ftreet 
Wm.Cock,  Efqr.  66,  Wall-ftreet 
Robert  Troup,  Efqr.  6y,  Wall-ftreet 
Morgan  Lewis,  Elqr.  59,  Maiden-lane 
John  Ruthcrfurd,   50,  Broadway 
George  B.ond,  Efqr.   attorney,  and  notary- 
public,  5,  William-ftreet 
"William  Wilcocks,      ,  Broad-ftreet 
Richard  Varick,  Efqr,  46,  Dock-ftreet 
James  Giles,  Lfqr.  6$,  Maiden'lane 
John  M'Keflbn,  Efq.  49, Maiden-lane 
John  KeefTe,  Efq..  not.- pub.  22  7,Q^-ftreet 
Peter  Ogilvie,  144,  Qtieemftreec 

— Depeyfter,  Efq.       ,  Queen-ftreet 

■   "      Cozine,  Efq.  55,  Beekman-ftreec 
C.  J.  Rogers,  Efq.  42,  Beekman-ftreet 
Jacob  Remfen,  Efq.  55,  Broad-ftreet 
John  Ricker,  Efq.  corner  of  St,  James-ftJ 
John  Shaw;  Efq.  19,  CiifT-ftreet 
Daniel  C.  Verplanck  Efq..  3,  Wall-ftreet 
R.  Morris,  Efq.  1,  Wall-ftreet 
J  as.  M.  Huges,  Efq.  conveyancer  and  no- 
tary public*  20,  Wall-ftreet 
Joieph  Winter,  Efq.  184,  Water-ftreet 
John  Kelly,  Efq.  conveyancer,  land,  and 
money -broker,  56,  Smith -ft. 
E  2 


(    H    ) 

Jacob  Morton,  Efq.  215,  Water-ftreet 
E.  Dunfcomb,  Efq.   notary-public,   182, 

Water-ftreet 
Dehart  and  Randall,  26,  Water-ftreet 
Edward  Antill,  efq.  Broadway 
Richard  Borner,  efq.      ,  St.  James-ftreec 
Cornelius  Bogart,  efq.  22,  Beekman-ftreet 
Wm.  Popham,  efq.   notary-public,  K.  ft; 
MerTrs.  Campbell  and  Cutting,  efqrs.       > 

Wall-ftreet 
Jofhua  Bagrey,  efq. 

John  Woods,  efq.  conveyancer  and  no- 
tary-public, 135,  Queen-ftreet 
John  Ho  Woodall,  notary-public 
Edward  Livingfton,  efq.  51,  Queen- ftreet 
■ Pell,  efq.  Weftchefter 


Lift  of  the  Officers  of  the  Grand-Lodge  of 
Free  and  Accepted  Mafoitsi  of  the  State  of 
New-Tcrk. 
The  Hon.  Robert  R.  Livingfton,  Efquire9 
Grand  Matter  for  the  State  of  New-York, 
William  Cock,  Efq-,  paft  grand  matter, 
Samuel  Kerr  Efq-,  deputy  grand  mafter, 
The  Hon.   Peter  W.  Yates,  Efq;   fenior 

grand  warden, 
James  Saidler,  Efq-,  junior  grand  warden, 
Daniel  M'Cornvck,  Efq;  grand  treafurer, 
James  Giles,  Efq-,  grand  fecretary, 


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OJjiccrs  and  t3nre(Hors  of  ibe  Bank  cf  New- 
Fork. 

Ifaac  Roofeveh,  Efq.  Prefident. 
William  Maxwell,  Efq.  Vice-Prefidcnt. 
Samuel  Franklin, 
Nicholas  Low, 
Daniel  M'Cormick, 
Robert  Bownc, 
Thomas  Stoughton, 

JoihuaWaddington,  ^Efqi*s.  Directors, 

Comfort  Sands, 

Thomas  Randall, 

Alex.  Hamilton, 

John   Vanderbilt, 

James  Buchanan,      J 

William  Seton,  Chafhier.' 

Charles  Wilkes,  Teller. 

Peter  Hughes,  Accountant. 

David  Rudy,  Receiver. 

Michael  Boyle,  Runner. 

William  Magee  Seton,  Clerk  of  difcounis 

Walter  Scott,  Porter. 

Rules  obfa'ved  at  Bank* 

The  bank  is  open  every  day  in  the  year, 
except  Sundays,  Chriftmas  Day,  New- 
Year's  1  )ay,  Good  Friday,  the  4th  of  July, 
and  general  Holydays  appointed  by  legal 
authority,     The  hours  of  bufinefs  from 

£3 


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ten  to  one  o'clock  in   the  forenoon,  and 
from  three  to  five  in  the  afternoon. 

Difcounts.  are  done  en  Tuefdays  and 
Thurfdays  in  every  VVetk,  and  Bills  or 
notes  brought  for  difcount,  muft  be  left 
at  the  bank  on  Wedncfday  and  Saturday 
mornings  under  a  leal  cover,  directed  to 
Williaun  Scion,  easier:  The  rate  of  dif- 
count is  at  pre  ent  fixed  at  Six  per  Cent, 
Per  Annum*,  but  no  difcount  will  be 
made- for  longer  than  forty  live  days  ;  nor 
will  any  note  or  bill  be  difcounted  to  pay 
a  former  one  ;  payment  muft.  be  made  in 
bank  notes  or  fpecie.  Three  days  of 
grace  being  allowed  upon  all  bills  and 
notes,  the  difcount  will  be  taken  for  the 
fame. --Money  lodged  at  the  bank  may  be 
re-taken  at  pleafure,  free  of  expence,  but 
no  draft  will  be  paid  beyond  the  balance 
of  account.— Bills  or  notes  left  with  the 
bank  will  beprefented  for  acceptance,  and 
the  money  collected  free  of  expence  :  In 
cafe  of  non-paymentand  prote(t,thc  charge 
of  proteft  muft  be  borne  by  the  perlon 
lodging  the  bill.--- Payments  made  at  the 
bank,  muft  be  examined  at  the  time,  as  no 
deficiency  fuggefted  afterwards  will  be  ad- 
ittittech- 


(  *7  ) 

Gold  coin  is    received  and  paid  at    the 
bank  of  New-York  at  the  following  rates  y 

Dw/s.Gr.Dol.C}6lbs- 


A.  Johannes,  weighing 

18 

16 

A  Half  Johannes, 

9 

8 

A  Spanifh  Doubloon, 

l7 

i5 

A  Double  Span.  Piftolc, 

8 

12 

7 

43 

A  Spanifh  Piftole, 

4 

6 

3 

7  > 

A  Britifli  Guinea, 

5 

6 

4 

64 

A  ditto  Half  Guinea, 

2 

*5 

2 

32 

A  French  Guinea, 

5 

4 

4 

52 

A  Moidore>v 

6 

i3 

6 

A  Caroline,, 

6 

8 

4 

72 

A  Chequm, 

2 

4 

i 

78 

An  allowance  is  made  on  all  Gold  ex- 
ceeding the  above  ftandard,  at  the  rate  of 
Three  pence  per  grain-,  on  all  gold  (horc 
of  the  above  weight  Four  pence  per  grain 
is  deducted.. 


COLUMBIA    COLLEGE. 

PROFESSORS. 

Greek  &  Latin  languages,— Mr,  William 

Cochran,  Ranehgh. 
Geography,— Rev.  John  D.  Gros,  College? 
Rhetoric  and  Logic,— Rev.  Benj.  Moore, 

Broadway. 


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Natural  Philofophy  zp.d  A(tronomy--Dr. 

Samuel  Bard,      ,  Broad  ftrect 
Mathematics— Mr.  John  Kemp,  College, 

French  IangU3ge,~-Rev.  Lewis  Tetard, 
German      do.  — Rev.  John  D    G'ros, 
Oriental        do. --Rev.    Dr.    Kunze,    24, 
Chatham-ftreet. 

Anatomy,— Dr  M 'Knight, 

Chemiftry  &  Natural  Hittory,— Dr.Moyes, 

Practice  of  Phytic,— Dr.Romakie,  John-iT. 

Midwifeiyv-  Dr.  CroHoy, 

Inftitues,  of  Medicine, --Dr.  Kiflam, 

Rector   of   the    Grammar   School, ---Mr. 

William  Cochran, 
Aftiflant  Teacher,— Mr.  James  Hardy, 

The  Days  of  examination  for  admiflion 
into  the  College,  are  the  fir  (I  Mondaysia 
April,  July,  October  and  January.  Pub- 
lic examinations  of  all  the  ftudents  begin 
on  the  lame  days,  at  eleven  o'clock  A.  M. 
--The  annual  Commencement  is  held  on 
ihelccond  Tucfday  in  April. 


f  %  ) 

Ihe  Society  for  promoting  the  Manumif- 
Jion  of  Slaves,  and  protecting  fuck  oj  them 
es  have  bten%  or  -mcy  be  lib  a  ated,—  meets 
at  the  Coffee  houfe. 

The  Hon.  John  Jay,  Efq;  Prefidcnt, 
Samuel  Franklin,  Vice  Prefulenr, 
John  Murray,  junior,  Treafurer, 
John  Keefe,  Efquire,  Secretary, 


Willet  Seaman, 
\Villiam  Shotwell, 

1 

Jacob  Seaman, 

Standing 

Augultus  Sydill, 

f  Committee; 

Kobert  Troup,  Efquire, 
White  Matlack, 

1 
J 

Cold  and  Silver  Smiths' s  Society,   meets   on 
IVednefdays,  at  the  houfe  of  V/ Alter  Hqcr* 

Myer  Myirs,  Chairman, 
Members,--- Samuel  Johnlon, 
William  Gilbert,  Efq;       ,  Broadway, 
Otto  De  Perrizang, 
William  Foibes,   88,  Broadway, 
•John  Burger,  207,  Queen-fteeec 
Dant.el  Chene, 
Cary  Dunn. 

Benjamin  Halfted,    13,  Maiden-hr.e 
Pphraim  Brafhcr,    i,  Cherry-ftreet, 


(     ?o    1 

LIST  cf  the  members  of  i he  Cinclnnatti   of 
the  State  of  New-Tor k. 

-Alexander  M'Doucall,  Efq-,  Prefidenr, 
Baton  Stuben,  Efq-,    Vice  Pveftdenr, 
Philip  Ccrtlandt;  Efq-,  Trcafurer, 
Richard  Piatt,  Efq;  Deputy  Treaiurer, 
Robert  Pembenon,  £%  Secretary, 
George  Clinton,         R.  Cochran, 
Samuel  T.  Pdl,         Rod.  V.  Hovenberg, 
JohnFHamtramch,  Ephraim  Woodruff, 
Jonathan  Haller,         Jofeph  Frilick, 
Ifracl  Smith,  Samuel  Dodge, 

Theodofius  Fowler,  B.  Vanderburgh, 
Henry  Vanderburg,    Henry  Dubois, 
Henry  Pauling,  Jacob  Wright, 

Samuel  Dodge,  Benjamin  Walker, 

Charles  WeiiTenfelts,  Wm.StephcnSniitW 
James  Johnfon>         P.  Magee, 
B.  Swartwout,  John  Graham, 

Samuel  Talmage,      Jer.  Van  Ranflelaer, 
Daniel  Denmfton,      Aaron  Aorfon, 
NehemiahCarpenter  John  Marm, 
Chriftopher  Button,  Ephraim  Snow, 
William  Colbreath,    John  Fondey, 
GcofeVan  Schaick,     Henry  Tiebout, 
John  Gano,  Wilier  Ryckman, 

Daniel  Minema,         G.  Lanfing, 
Abner  Prior,  James  Gregg, 

Michael  Connolly,     R.  WiIfon„ 


(     7 

John  C.  Ten  Broeck, 
Samuel  Lewis, 
Cornelius  V.  Dyke, 
John  Furman, 
Charles  Parfons, 
Benjamin  Herring, 
George  Sitez, 
Cornelius  J.  Janfen, 
Abram.Hardenburg 
Dy  Fondey, 
Henry  V.  Woert, 
Jacob  H.  Wendell, 
J.  Morrel, 
Adam  Ten  Broeck, 
Benjamin  Gilbert, 
John  Elliot, 
Derik  Schuyler, 
Leonard  Bleeckcrj, 
Jofeph  Morrel, 
C.  Sweet, 
"William  Peters, 
John  Lamb, 
Andrew  Moodie, 
Michael  Wetzell, 
John  Shaw, 
Ephraim  Fenns, 
James  Bradford, 
CorneliusSwartwout 
]ohn  Reed, 
ifaac  Hubbel, 


i     ) 

Henry  Cunningham, 
Ebenezer  Stevens, 
Sebaftian  Bauman, 
Daniel  Niven, 
Peter  Tau)man, 
William  Price, 
John  Doughty, 
Ifaac  Smith, 
Jacob  Kemper, 
Thomas  Machin, 
Peter  Anfpach, 
Henry  Dember, 
Ifaac  Guion, 
Jonas  Addamfon, 
R.  Burner,jun. 
Caleb  Brewfter, 
George  Fleming, 
Jofeph  Foote, 
Pierrie  Regnier, 
Geo.  J.  Dennifton, 
William  Tapp, 
Thomas  Hunt, 
William  Belknap, 
John  F.   Vac  her, 
Benjamin,  Ledyard, 
Charles  Graham, 
Fred.  WeiflfenfeltSj 
John  Cape, 
Elihu  Marfhall, 
James  Stuart, 


C     7 

Daniel  Parker, jun. 
James  Gilliland, 
Abraham  Hyat, 
Richard  Varick, 
Ranald  S.M'Dougal 
John  Lawrence, 
Simeon  Dewkr, 
Andrew  Englis, 
Jacob  Reed, 
George  Leaycrafr, 
William  Leaycrafr, 
Daniel  M'Lean, 
William  Strachan, 
Abraham  Legget, 
2.  Stake. 
James  Giles, 
Peter  Nellie, 
J-  Bagley, 
Samuel  Hay, 
John  Cockran, 
John  Conway, 
Edward  Dunfcomb, 
Jo'hn  D.  Crimfhier, 
Duncan  Campbell, 
Aquila  Giles, 
IVlarinus  Wilier, 
Peter  Vafborough, 
Francis  Manner, 
Samuel  Logan, 
Peter  Ganfwoort, 


2        ) 

Matthew  Clark  fon, 
Robert  John  Ion, 
John  Wa'ldron, 
GarritJ.  V.Wagener 
Thos.  Fred.Jackfon 
William  W.  Morris 
John  Smith, 
John  Green,  capt.  in 

the  navy, 
Thomas  Tillotion, 
John  Bard, 
Stephen  Graham, 
John  Grier, 
A.  White, 
Alexander  Clinton, 
J.  Brewfler, 
Jonathan  Lawrence, 
Arthur  Thompfon, 
Daniel  Gans, 
Thomas  Turner, 
Hen.  Em.  Lutrerloh 
John  Santford, 
Morgan  Lewis, 
David  Van  Horn, 
Teunis  V.  Wagener 
Silas  Gray, 
Charles  Newkirk, 
Tjerck  Beckman, 
Nathaniel  Henry. 


(     73     ) 

Honorary  Members. 
Lt.  Gov.  Cortiandr,    Colonel  Floyd, 
Chan.  Livingilon,       Capt  D.  Williams, 
Chief JutticeMorris,    Maj.ThomasMoffat 

C  Yates  and    H.  R.  Livingilon, 
judges,^  Hobart,  Upper  Manor, 

James  Duane,  Efq;      Wm.  Dtier,^ 
Judge  Plate,  J.  Lanfing,    ^Efqrs 

General  Morris,  FhilipPell,   J 

Colonel  M'Laughry    Dr.  S.  Gano. 
Colonel  Hathorn, 

Standing  Committee.' 

Do&or  Cockran,  Colonel  Antill, 

Captain  Dunfcomb,  Captain  Keed, 

Mr.  Brooks,  Major  Stagg, 

Colonel  Hay>  Captain  Guion/ 
General  Webb, 

Delegates  for  the  General  Meeting  of  the 
Comma  tee. 

Baron  De  Steuben,      Colonel  Troupe  w 
General  Webb, 

The  Society,  for  the  fake  of .  frequent 
communication?,  is  divided  into  diftricls3 
viz.— the  fouthern  and  northern  dittricts,— 
the  former  including  Long-Ifland,  Staten- 
IQund,  New-York-Ifland,  the  counties  of 
G 


(      74     ) 

Wcft-cherter,  and  Orange;  The  latter 
including  the  reft  of  the  State.  Thefc 
diftrifts  to  hold  their  meetings  in  New- 
York  and  Albany,  refpe&ively,  on  the 
laft  Monday. in  March,  and  firft  Monday 
in  November,,  every  year. 

For  the  Southern  Diftri£t. 

Marinus  Willet,  Efquire,  Chairman, 
Edward  Antill,  Efq-,  Dep.  Chairman, 
Jacob  Reed,  jun.  Efq-,  Secretary. 

The  Northern  Diftrict  has  not  yet  made 
their  appointment. 

A  LIST  of  the  Officers  and  reftdent Members 

^f  the  St.  Andrew's  Society,  of  the  State 

of  New  -  Tor  k. 

David  Johnston,  Efq-,   Prefident, 
The  Hon.   Robert    R.    Livingfton,    Efq* 

Chancellor  of  the  State,  Vice-PrcfidentJ 
William.  Maxwell,  "j 

William  Malcom,  j 

George  Douglas,  UfHftants: 

John  Ram  fay,  j 

James  Saidler, 

James  Scott,  J 

Jleverend  John  Mafon,  Chaplain,' 

David  Currie,  Treafurer, 

Adam  Gilchrift,  jun.  Secretary : 


(     H     ) 

Resident  Me?v1Bers; 

Walter  Buchanan,       Alex.  HofTack, 
Robert  Bruce,  Alex.  Hamilton, 

Andrew   Browne,         Hugh  Henderfon, 
Capt.  James  Black,     Robert  Hodge, 
Archibald  Curne,        Patrick  Hart, 
Major  J  as.  Chriftie,     Capt. Robert  Hunter 
John  Currie,  Neil  Jamiforf, 

Capt.  Henry  Coupar    Capt.  Arch. Kennedy 
Col. Don.  Campbell,    Samuel  Kerr, 
Malcom  Campbell,      Dr.  Kiflam, 
David  Carion,  William  Lowcher, 

B.  Crooklhanlc,  Robert  Lenox, 

Samuel  Campbell,       Triftrim  Lowther, 
Thomas  Durie,  Thomas  Lawrence, 

Robert  Du'olap,  Brockh.  Livingftou, 

John  Darrah,  Col.  Wm.Livingfton 

Capt.  John  Duncan,    Philip  Livingfton, 
Robert  Dunbar  Peter VB. Li vingfton 

Capt.  James  Dean',     R.G.  Livingfton,  ju. 
John  Donnan,  Peter  M'Dougall. 

Capt.  Robert  Elder,    James  M-Into(h, 
Walter  Frazer,  Andrew  Mitchell, 

Junes  Grant,  Wm,  Maxwell, jun 

David  Gaibreath,         Colin  McGiigor, 
Thomas  Gillefpie,       James  H.  Maxwell, 
Docldr  (jfikhri.il,  Jacob  Morris, 

Graham,  DavidMitchcIfon, 

Gourlay,  John  Munro, 

G  2 


(  76      ) 

Mr.  John    M'Lean,  Charles  Smith, 

Doelor  Moyes,  Dr.  David  Scath, 

James  MilleganEfq-,  Jofhua  Sands, 

Alexander  M'Lean,  Capt.  Daniel  Shaw, 

James  Mitchell,  Capt.    Al.    Stewart3 

Daniel  Nevin,  May  Stevcnfon, 

Ogilvie,  James  Smith, 

Francis  Panton,  Geo.  TurnbulKEfq; 

Alexander    Perkins,  John    Thornton, 

W.  RuiherfurdEiq-,  John  Turner, 

James   Renwick,  R.  Troup,  Efq-, 

J.  Rutherfurd,  Efq-,  John  Taylor, 

A\tx.  Robertfon,  John   Thomfon, 

Robert  Robertfon,  Henry  Troup, 

Charles    Robertfon,  James  Tillery, 

Alexander  Riddle,  Robert  Wilion, 

William  Robertibn,  William   Wilibn, 

Lewis  A.Scott,  Efq-,  Rev.   J.  Wilion, 

William  Seton,  Gen.P.V.Cortlandt. 

J.  Stevcnsjun.  Efq;  John  Young, 

George  Service,  Hon.  P.  W.  Yates. 
.William  Sheddcn, 

.Honorary  Members. 

James  Stewarr,  P.  Lawrence, 

Crammond,  S.  Loudon, 

Thomas  Allen,  William  Patrick, 

John  Inglis,  George  Reid, 

Geo.  Wright,  James  Brebner, 

John  Smith,  John  Campbell, 

Samuel  Douglas,  Dr.  J.  Cochran, 


(     77     ) 

Members  of  the  General  Society  of  Mechanics 
and  Trade  fin  en. 

Henry  Becker,  John  Burger, 

Ebenezer  Young,  Garrit  Martin 

John  Young,  Thomas  I  vers, 

Garr.t  de  Bow,  George  Hartin, 

Dennis  M'Ready,  William  Allen, 

William  Crowhus,  A.  Thomplbn,  jun. 

Samuel  Loudon,  William  Smith, 

Jacobus  Brown,  John  Bailey, 

Abraham  P.  Lott\  Robert  Tout, 

Thomas  Ogilvie,  John  Anthony, 

Jacob  Arden,  John  Shepherd, 

John    Stagg,  William  J.  Elfworth. 

Chrift.  Dgyckink,  Robert  Boydt 

Anthony  Port,  Henry  Wolfe, 

Hugh  Walfli,  William  Hurton, 

Michael  Trcmper,  Jeremiah  Wool, 

Peter  Hulick,  Robert*  Hodge, 

Jofeph  Jadwin,  James  Stuarr, 

Edward  Mecks,  George  Taylor,' 

Robert  Manley,  Samuel  Atlee, 

Ilaiah  Wool,    I  01.  MildcburgherJ 
ilaac  Meade, 

Robert  Boyd,  Chairman, 

John  Burger,  Deputy   Chairman; 
Hugh  Walfh,  Treaiurer, 
James  Bingham,  Secretary, 

G    5   ; 


A  LIST  of  Members  belonging  to  the  Socle* 
ty  of  Peruke  makers,  Hair  Drejfers,  &c. 
Held  at  Mr.  Ketchum's*  No.  22,  Ann-flreet* 
David  Barclay, 
Michael   Tremper, 
Leonard  Fifher, 
Thomas  WinQow, 
Lorrant  Marey, 
Richard  Penny, 
George  Cork, 


James  Rofe, 
Jacob  Leonard, 
Francis  Leonard, 
Ifaac  Jones, 
Anthony  Latour, 
James  Bell, 
Jonathan  Penny, 


John    Van  DueiTen,    Thomas    Shepherd, 
John  Clits,  John  Baldwin, 

John  Fenton,  Bernard  Sohots, 

Donald  M'Kay,     Chairman, 
James  Stewart,  Treafurery 
Charles  Ortzen,  Clerk. 


Arrivals  and  Departures  of  the  Mails  at  the 
Pod-office,  in  New-York. 

ARRIVALS. 

From  New-Encland  and  Albany. 

From  November  jft,  to  May  \Jl. 

On  Wednefday  and  Saturday,  at  feven 

o'Clock,  P.  M. 

From  May  lft,  to  November    ifl. 

OnTuefday,  Thurfday,  and  Saturday, 

at  eight  o'Clock,  P,  M, 


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From  the  Southward. 

From   November  i//,  to^May  iff. 

On    Sunday,    and    Wedncfday,  at    ten 

o'Ctock,  A.   M. 

From  May  iff,  to  November  \ft. 

On  Mondav,  Wednefday,  and    Friday, 

at  vAne  o'Clock,   P.  M. 

DEPARTURES. 

For  New-England  and  Albany. 
From  November  ifl%  to  May  \ft. 
On    Sunday    and    Wednesday,  at  nine 
o'CIock,  P.   M. 
From  May  \fl,  to  November  i/?. 
On  Sunday,    I  uelday,  and    Thurfday, 
at  ten  o'CIock,  P.  M. 
For  the  Southward. 
From  November   ift,  to  May  \ft. 
On     Sunday,     and     Thurfday,   at    tw$ 
o'CIock,  P.   M. 
From  May  1/?,   to  November  \Jl. 
On  Monday,  Wcdnelday,  and    Friday, 
at  four  o'CIock,  P.  M. 

%*  Letters  mufl  be  in  the  Office,  half  an 
hour  before  doling, 


r   so  )i 

Further  Omijfions. 

Lawfence  Koitrighr,  Eiq-,  192,  Queen-u\ 
Gtn.   John  Mauniell,  Eiq-,  upper  end  of 

Bowery,  lane 
The  Rev.  Andrew  Nugenr*  parifh  pried  of 

New-York,  1,.  Hunter's  Quay, 
Richard  Harifon.Efq;  C.L.  i86,Water-ft 
Gen.  Alex.  M'Douo all,  Efq-,  8,  Duke-fh 

Rauld  ,  8    Duke-ftreet 

John  Walkins,  Eiq-,  8,  Broadwav, 

Garr  and  • ,  merchants,  21 5*0^ rec€ 

Goldfbrow  Banyer,'  Efq.  56,  Smith-ttreet 
Captain  Thomas  Bibby,io,  Smith-ftreer, 
Mr.  Mechaux,  at  Mr.  Weir's,  Wall  ftrect. 


To  the  Inhabit  a  fits  of  the  City  of  New-Fork. 

Gentlemen-, 

]VlR.    FRANKS   returns  his  fincere 

thanks  to  his  Friends  and  the  Public,  for 
their  kind  and  .liberal  encouragement 
towards  his  publication  of  the  New- 
Tor  k  Direftory;  he.  humbly  requefts 
they  may  indulgently  excufc  any  errors, 
inaccuracies,  or  omilfions,  which  may  ap- 
pear, and  impute  them  only  to  the  local 
difadvantages  he  laboured  under,  in  this 
firfl  attempt  j  as  he  intends  in  the  future 


(  8*  ) 
editions,  he  fhaU  have  the  honour  of  an- 
nually prefenting  them,  to  have  it  more 
in  his  power  to  be  exa£r,  correct  and  c.ir- 
cumftantial  •,  as  the  number  of  lubferibers 
are  but  few  (which  he  attributes  to  a  want 
of  knowledge  of  the  utility  of  this  pro- 
duction, it  being  the  iirft  of  the  kind  ever 
attempted  in  this  city  •,)  he  makes  bold  to 
call  on  the  citizens  at  large,  for  every  in- 
formation, that  they  think  will  prove  con- 
ducive to  its  future  correctnefs.  Their 
directions  will  be  thankfully  received  and 
gratefully  acknowledged  by  Mr.  Franks, 
at  his  lodgings,  No.  66>  Broad-way,  or 
at  Mr.  Kollock's  Printing-Office. 

N.  B.  Mr.  Franks  has  ready  for  Pub- 
lication, *  Treatise  of  BOOK-KEEP- 
ING, digeflcd  for  the  inland  and  foreign 
Trade  of  America. — This  Work,  which 
lie  hopes  will  prove  very  ufeful,  he  would 
willingly  fufcmiit,  previous  to  his  putting 
it  to  Pre fs,  to  theinfpeclion  of  the  Gen- 
tlemen of  the  Mercantile  Line,  and  will 
confider  himfelf  much  honoured  iT  they 
favour  him  with  their  patronage,  as  he  in- 
tends laying  it  before  them  at  their  refpec- 
tive  refidences. 

£^*  The  New-York  Directory,  will, 
in  future,  be  publifhed  every  twentieth 
day  of  May  in  each  Year. 


(        «2        J 

DAVID   FRANKS, 

Conveyancer    2nd    Accountant,     No. 
66,    Broadway. 

J3EGS  Leave  to  return  his  fincere  thanks 
to  his  friends  and  the  public,  for  their  pair, 
favours,  and  hopes  the  cheapnefs  of  the 
following  will  continue  him  their  favours  : 
Drawing  a  Leafe  and  Re-  ")  » 

leafe,  on. Parchment,  \**%  J  i4  ° 
Ditto,  ditto,  ditto,  on  Paper,  r  So 
Ditto,  a  Bond,  -         -         080 

Ditto  a  Power  of  Attorney,         o      14     o 

Mr.  Franks  having  fcived  a  regular 
appreniicefhipto  his  father,a  very  eminent 
attorney  in  Dublin,  and  having,  befides, 
t  ran  fa  died  bufinefs,  for.  fome  years,  for 
Counfellor  Frankhn  of  faid  city,  he  hope?, 
will  entitle  him  to  the- countenance  of  the 
Gentlcmenof  the  Law  Department  in  this 
metropolis  •,  to  meric  whole  elleem  and 
approbation, will  behis  particular  ftudy,--- 
he  will  thankfully  receive  bufinefs  fiom 
them  on  the  melt  reafonable  terms. 

TV.  B.  To  prevent  complaints,  generally 
arifing  from  employing  unexperienced 
Clerks,  Mr.  Franks  has  lately  engaged  a 
young  man  from  Dublin,  of  unexception- 
able,abilities. 


ANNALS  OF  NEW  YOEK  CITY 


FOR  THE   YEAR  178G. 


COMPILED  FROM  NEWSPAPERS  OF  THE  DAY. 


Thurber,  Why  land  &  Co., 

NEW  YORK. 

Reliable  Food  Products. 


THURBER,  WHYLAKD  &  CO.'S 

RESTORATIVE  WINE  OF  COCA. 

WHAT  DR.    WM.  A.  HAMMOND  SAYS. 

Before  the  New  York  Neurological  Society,  on  Tuesday  evening, 
November  2d,  Dr.  William  A.  Hammond  called  attention  to  the  impuri- 
ties existing  in  most  of  the  preparations  of  wine  of  coca,  which 
vitiated  their  value : 

"  I  therefore  asked  a  well-known  gentleman  of  this  city  if  he  could 
not  prepare  a  wine  of  coca  which  should  consist  of  a  good  wine  and 
the  pure  alkaloid.    He  has  succeeded  in  makiug  such  a  preparation." 

"A  wineglassful  of  this  tonic,  taken  when  one  is  exhausted  and 
worn  out.  acts  as  a  most  excellent  restorative ;  it  gives  a  feeling  of 
rest  and  relief,  and  there  is  no  reaction  and  no  subsequent  depression. 
A  general  feeling  of  pleasantness  is  the  result.  I  have  discarded  other 
wines  of  coca  and  use  this  alone.  It  is  Thurber,  Whyland  &  Co.'s 
preparation."    (Italics  ours.) 

"This  wine  of  coca  maybe  taken  by  the  wineglassful,  the  same 
as  an  ordinary  wine ;  there  is  no  disagreeable  taste  ;  in  fact,  it  tastes 
like  a  good  Burgundy  or  Port  Wine.  Taken  three  times  a  day  before 
meals,  or  whenever  needed,  it  has  a  remarkable  tonic  effect,  and  there 
is  no  reaction.  The  article  produces  excellent  results  in  cases  of 
depression  of  spirits;  in  hysteria,  headache,  and  in  nervous  troubles 
generally,  it  works  admirably.  It  is  a  simple  remedy,  yet  efficacious 
and  remarkable  in  its  results." 

COCANIZED  BEEF,  WINE  AND  IRON. 

For  Debility  and  Weakness  due  to  Mai-Nutrition,  Dyspepsia, 
Difficult  Assimilation  of  Food,  and  Weak  Digestive  Powers; 
Anemia,  and  other  Depraved  States  of  the  Blood;  Hysteria, 
Spinal  Irritation,  Loss  of  Appetite,  Chlorosis,  and  in  all  cases 
where  a  complete  assimilation  of  food  is  required. 


AsK  for  THURBER,  WHYLAND  &  CO.'S  RESTORATIVE  WINE  OF  COCA. 

//  you  cannot  procure  it  elsewhere,  write  to 

THURBER,   WHYLAND  &  CO.,  Hew  York. 


Key  to  the  Changes  in  the  Names  of  Streets, 

SO  FAR  AS  ASCERTAINED. 


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FORMERLY  CALLED  NOW  CALLED 

Chatham  Row,  Park  Row. 

Crown  st.  Liberty  st. 

Dock  st.  Pearl   st.    between   Broad  st.   and 

Hanover  Sq. 

Duke  st.  South  William  st. 

Dyes  st.  Bey  st. 

Fair  st.  Fulton  st.  bet.  B. way  and  Cliff  sL 

Garden  st.  Exchange  Place. 

George  st.  Spruce  st. 

Golden  Hill,  John  st.  between  William  and  Pearl 

King  George  st.  William  st.  bet.  Frankfort  and  Pearl 

King  st.  Pine  st. 

Little  Dock  st.  South  st.  bet.  Wldtehall  and  Old  Slip 

Little  Queen  st.  Cedar  st. 

Magazine  st.  Part  of  Pearl  st. 

Mill  st.  Part  of  South  William  st. 

Partition  st.  Fulton  st.  bet.  B.way  and  the  N.  R. 

Princess  st.  Beaver  st.  bet.  Broad  and  William 

Queen  st.  Pearl  st.  bet.  Wall  st.  and  B.way. 

Robinson  st.  Park  Place. 

St.  James  st.  -James  st. 

Smith  st.  William  st.  between.  Old  Slip  and 
Liberty  st. 


NORTH    SIDE    UNION    SQUARE, 

NEW  YORK  CITY, 

DESIGNERS   AND    MANUFACTURERS  OF 

Grates,  Open  Fireplaces, 

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Chimney  Piece  Novelties 

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FOUNDRIES  AND  SHOPS, 

East  28th  Street  and  East  29th  Street, 

;tn<l     *J<1     Arenue. 


ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

FOR   THE    YEAR   1786. 

COMPILED  FROM  NEWSPAPERS  OF  THE  DAY. 


January  2d. 

WiU  be  put  to  press  in  a  few  Days, 

And  published  with  expedition, 

TJie  New-York  Directory, 

Containing, 

THE  names  of  all  the  citizens,  their  occupations  and  places 
of  abode,  in  an  alphabetical  order. 

2.  The  members  in  Congress,  from  what  state,  and  where 

residing. 

3.  Grand  departments  of  the  United  States  for  adjusting 

public  accounts,  and  by  whom  conducted. 

4.  Judges,    aldermen,  and  other  civil   officers,  with  their 

places  of  abode. 

5.  Members  in  senate  and    assembly,  from  what   county, 

and  where  residing  in  the  city,  while  attending  to  their 
legislative  duty. 

6.  Public  state  officers,  and  by  whom  kept. 

7.  Counsellors  at  law,  and  where  residing  in  city  or  country. 

8.  Ministers   of  the   gospel,  where  residing,   and  of  what 

Church. 

9.  Physicians,  surgeons,  and  their  places  of  abode. 

10.  President,  directors,  days,  and  hours  of  business  at  the 

Bank. 

11.  Professors  &c.  of  the  university  of  Columbia  College. 

12.  Rates  of  porterage  as  by  law  established. 

13.  Arrivals  and  departures  of  the  posts  and  stages. 


84  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK  CITY 

14.  Societies,  their  places  of  abode,  and  where  meeting,  will 

please  to  give  in  their  names. 

15.  Tradesmen,  their  occupations,  and  where  residing  in  the 

city,  &c.  &c. 

To  which  icill  be  added, 

A  valuable  and  well  calculated  Almanack,  tables  of  the 
different  coins,  suitable  for  any  state,  and  digested  in  such 
order  as  to  render  an  exchange  between  any  of  the  United 
States  plain  and  easy. 

This  useful  production,  it  is  supposed,  will  stand  each  sub- 
scriber in  about  Six  Shillings,  four  of  which  are  to  be  paid 
at  subscribing,  and  the  remainder  on  delivery. 

Subscriptions  are  taken  in  by  Mr.  Bradford,  at  the  Coffee- 
house ;  the  Printer  hereof,  and  by  the  compiler 

David  Franks. 

The  above  announcement  of  the  first  New  York  City 
Directory  appeared  in  TJie  New  York  Gazetteer,  and  the  Coun- 
try Journal,  published  by  Shepard  Kollock,  from  December 
9,  1785,  to  February  10,  178G.  Notice  of  its  completion  will 
be  found  under  date  of  February  14,  1786. 

Hulett's  Dancing  School  continued  by  John  H.  Hulett  who 
was  assistant  to  his  late  father  who  founded  it.  The  School  is 
in  John  Street  fronting  the  Theatre.  He  begs  leave  to  thank 
the  parents  of  all  his  father's  scholars  who  most  kindly  have 
declared  their  adherence  to  the  Old  School. 

Mr.  Picken's  Public  Dance  will  be  held  on  Monday  even- 
ing the  9th  inst.  at  Capes  Assembly  Rooms,  to  begin  at  six 
o'clock,  his  pupils  performance  to  be  over  by  nine,  when  the 
company  may  entertain  themselves  with  country  dances  &c. 

No  admittance  without  tickets,  price  six  shillings  each  to 
be  had  of  Mr  Pickens,  at  his  house  No  1.  Smith  Street,  cor- 
ner of  Duke  Street,  and  at  Mr.  Capes. 

McFarran  and  Dunlap  have  opened  a  Vendue  and  Commis- 
sion store,  at  their  house  239  Queen  St. 

A  Lot  of  ground  to  be  sold  on  the  east  side  of  Broadway 
near  the  Ellipsis  [Bowling  Green]. 

Theatre.  By  the  Old  American  Company  this  Evening. 
A  Comedy  called  The  School  for  Scandal,  with  the  Comic 
Opera  of  The  Poor  Soldier.  Doors  opened  at  Five  and  the 
Curtain  drawn  up  precisely  at  a  Quarter  after  Six  o'Clock. 
Places  in  the  Boxes  may  be  taken  of  Mr.  Delamater  at  the 


FOU  THE  YEAR  1780.  85 

Box  Lobby,* every  Day  from  10  to  12  in  the  forenoon,  and 
from  4  to  5  in  the  evening,  where  Tickets  may  also  be  had, 
and  at  Gaines  book-store  in  Hanover  Square. 

No  Person  admitted  behind  the  Scenes.  Box  8s.  Pit  6s. 
Gallery  4s.  Vivat  Republica. 

Considerable  quantities  of  base  coin  are  now  in  circulation. 
A  copper  one  in  imitation  of  French  guineas  gilt,  are  very 
current,  they  are  dated  1752,  are  larger  and  thicker  than  the 
true  ones,  a  copper  coin  washed  with  silver,  are  frequently 
passed  for  English  six-pences,  though  they  are  much  larger 
than  good  ones,  these,  with  quantities  of  what  are  called 
coppers,  but  of  a  baser  metal  passing,  should  put  people  on 
their  guard,  not  only  to  prevent  being  cheated,  but  to  stop 
their  circulation. 

Mr.  Griffiths  will  have  a  Public  Ball  once  a  fortnight  dur- 
ing the  season  in  his  Dancing  School,  the  City  Assembly 
Room  in  the  Broadway.  Admittance  six-shillings,  every 
Gentleman  has  a  right  to  bring  a  Lady,  if  he  chuses. 

Guion,  Carthy  &  Co  have  for  sale  at  ther  store  33  Little 
Dock  St.  Claret  Wines,  Arrack,  Brandy,  Gin,  Linseed  Oil  and 
Naval  Stores.  Flax-seed  or  any  kind  of  public  paper  re- 
ceived in  payment. 

James  Saidler,  late  partner  in  the  house  of  Wilsons  &  Said- 
ler  has  opened  a  Dry  Goods  and  Hard  ware  Store  at  34  Queen 

St. 

Col.  William  Smith  late  of  Red  Mill,  Dutchess  Co  informs 
his  friends  and  the  public  that  having  moved  into  New  York, 
and  finding  so  many  of  his  name,  to  distinguish  himself  from 
them,  has  added  between  his  name  the  letter  M. 

3d 

On  account  of  the  indisposition  of  Mr.  Wignell,  the  School 
for  Scandal  deferred  to  4th  inst. 

This  day  is  appointed  for  the  examination  of  the  Students 
of  Columbia  College,  and  to  morrow  there  will  be  delivered 
public  orations. 

James  Watson  gives  cash  for  Salts  and  Pot  Ash  and  has  for 
sale  some  excellent  Bohea  Tea,  Brandy,  gin  Surinam  molasses 
and  best  Connecticut  beef  and  pork  in  barrels  at  his  store  on 
the  Crane  Wharf. 

/ 


86  ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

David  Longworth,  grocer  57  Nassau  lias  for  sale  Wines 
rum,  brandy,  cordials,  teas,  spices,  indigo,  starch  Scotch  her- 
rings in  kegs,  oil,  chocolate  etc  etc. 

To  be  Sold  a  Negro  Man  about  33  years  old  sober  smart  and 
understands  all  kinds  of  town  and  country  work.  Also  the 
time  of  a  Negro  boy  14  years  of  age.  Enquire  at  the  Intelli- 
gence Office  22  Water  St  opposite  the  Coffee  House. 

4th 

A  Few  German  Redemptioners  are  landed  from  the  Ship 
Union,  Capt.  Hazard  from  Hamburgh,  and  are  for  sale  on 
reasonable  terms,  one  mill-wright,  one  weaver  one  baker, 
several  women  suitable  for  house  servants  and  maids,  with 
some  few  boys  and  girls.  The  terms  of  sale  and  time  of  ser- 
vitude may  be  known  by  applying  to  Murray,  Mumford  & 
Brown. 

Mr.  Montgomery,  watch  maker  33  Wall  St. ,  near  the  Cof- 
fee House  takes  orders  for  Thomas  Reynolds  of  Phil,  from 
those  who  want  their  arms,  crests  or  cyphers  engraved  in  any 
kind  of  stone  for  seals. 

Public  Certificates,  Continental  and  of  N.  Y.  State  bought 
and  sold  by  John  Delafield  28  Water  St. 

Isaac  Roosevelt  having  repaired  his  Sugar  House,  is  now 
carrying  on  his  business  of  refining  as  formerly,  and  has  for 
sale  (by  himself  and  Son)  at  his  house  159  Queen  St.  opposite 
the  Bank,  Loaf,  Lump,  and  strained  Muscovado  Sugars  and 
Sugar  House  Treacle.  The  New  Emission  Money  will  be  re- 
ceived in  full  value  as  payment. 

Those  persons  who  have  Goats,  that  keep  about  the  Fort 
Garden,  are  desired  to  take  notice,  that  unless  they  are  taken 
care  of,  and  prevented  from  destroying  the  fruit  trees,  dis- 
agreeable consequences  will  attend  them. 

Van  Voorhis  &  Coley,  manufacturers  in  Gold,  Silver  and 
Jewellery,  27  Hanover  Square  two  doors  below  Hugh  Gaine's. 
Have  for  sale  a  most  elegant  assortment  of  every  article  in 
their  line.  Hair  worked  in  any  device  and  set  on  gold  ; 
mourning  and  other  rings  paste  buckles  of  any  pattern.  Old 
gold,  silver  lace  and  diamonds  bought. 

5th 

Gabriel  Furman  at  the  Sign  of  the  Free  American  No  111 
head  of  Queen  St.  near  the  Tea  Water  Pump,  offers  genteel 


FOR   THE   YEAR  1786.  87 

Boarding  and  Lodging,  very  convenient  for  members  of  the 
Senate  and  Assembly,  and  others  who  may  have  business 
with  them.     Also  good  stabling  on  reasonable  terms. 

Benjamin  Jacobs  notifies  the  public  that  his  wife  Elizabeth 
has  eloped  from  his  bed  and  board,  and  that  he  will  pay  no 
debts  of  her  contracting. 

6th 
A  number  of  the  members  of  the  Senate  and  Assembly  of 
tbe  State  met  at  the  Exchange  in  this  city  in  pursuance  of 
a  proclamation  of  the  Governor,  and  adjourned  to  Monday 
the  9th  inst 

Theatre.  This  evening  A  Comedy  called  The  Benevolent 
Merchant,  to  which  will  be  added  The  Devil  to  Pay,  or,  The 
Wives  Metamorphos'd. 

Ladies  and  Gentlemen  are  requested  to  desire  their  ser- 
vants, to  take  up  and  set  down,  with  their  horses  heads  towards 
the  East  River,  to  avoid  confusion  ;  also  as  soon  as  they  are 
seated,  to  order  their  servants  out  of  the  boxes. 

Wax  Work.  To  be  seen  at  No  100  the  upper  end  of  Queen 
St.,  the  house  formerly  occupied  by  Mrs.  Wright,  the  story 
of  Bell  and  the  Dragon,  as  large  as  life.  Admittance  from  9 
in  the  morning  till  9  at  night.  Money  received  at  the  door, 
price  3  shillings. 

Thomas  Nixon  offers  to  cure  by  Electricity,  palsy,  rheuma- 
tism, head  ache,  tooth  ache,  quinsy,  sore  throat,  burns  and 
scalds.     Apply  at  226  Queen  St.  no  cure  no  pay. 

Randall,  Son,  &  Stewarts,  at  their  Universal  Store  No  10 
Hanover  Square  offer  a  general  assortment  of  dry  goods,  and 
iron  mongery. 

Lot  Merkel,  No  6  Queen  St  manufactures  Muffs  and  Tip- 
pets, has  for  sale  Fur  Linings,  Gloves,  a  few  Ladies  riding 
Hats,  and  Gentlemens  Black  Hats. 

John  Siemon,  furrier,  has  a  general  assortment  of  Muffs 
and  Tippets  of  the  best  marten,  and  real  and  mock  ermine 
at  his  store  20  Hanover  Square  opposite  Hugh  Game's  and 
near  the  Coffee  House  Bridge.  Directions  will  be  given  how 
to  preserve  furs  during  the  summer  season. 

7th 

John  Rooney  No  26  Cherry  St.  will  supply  the  frame  of  a 
house  of  any  size,  or  timber  for  house  or  ship  building.      He 


88  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

has  also  for  sale  a  choice  selection  of  dry  goods,  also  spirits, 
rum  brandy  wines,  teas,  coffee,  chocolate  etc  etc. 

The  partnership  of  Isaac  Moses,  Samuel  Myers  and  Moses 
Myers  under  the  firm  of  Isaac  Moses  &  Co  late  of  Phil,  and 
now  of  New  York  is  dissolved.  Likewise  the  co-partnership 
of  Samuel  Myers,  Moses  Myers,  and  Isaac  Myers  under  the 
firm  of  Samuel  &  Moses  Myers,  formerly  of  St  Eustatia,  and 
late  of  Amsterdam. 

Bar  and  Pig  Lead  to  be  sold  by  Simon  Van  Antwerp  &  Co 
at  No  45  Little  Dock  St. ,  near  the  Albany  Pier.  Likewise  a 
lot  of  ground,  in  a  capital  stand  ;  enquire  as  above  ;  of  Mr 
Thomas  Stagg,  fronting  the  Bear  Market ;  or  of  Simon  Van 
Antwerp,  fronting  the  corporation  bason,  back  of  the  Bear 
Market,  North  River. 

9th 

Post  Master  William  Bedlow  gives  notice  of  the  arrival  and 
departure  of  the  mails  from  the  New  York  Post  Office.  Printed 
on  page  78  of  the  Directory. 

The  public  are  informed  by  Hallam  and  Henry  tbat  there 
will  be  no  play  this  evening  on  account  of  the  preparations 
for  the  pantomime  of  Robinson  Crusoe,  which  will  be  per- 
formed on  Wednesday  after  the  tragedy  of  Jane  Shore. 

Nicholas  Hoffman  &  Son  12  Little  Dock  St.  Have  for  sale 
Bolting  Cloths,  iron-mongery,  ginseng,  gin,  white  pine  boards 
and  plank,  also  an  assortment  of  Dry  Goods. 

William  Neilson  40  Great  Dock  St.  offers  freight  and  pas- 
sage to  Newry  and  Cork.  Has  for  sale  the  times  of  a  few 
good  Servants,  barrels  of  Mess  Beef  and  Rose  Butter. 

Stephen  Sands  by  reason  of  an  ill  state  of  health  resigns  all 
business  and  offers  his  remaining  stock  of  ironmongery,  cut- 
lery, Hardware,  jewelry,  watches  and  clocks  at  a  reasonable 
rate. 

On  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  last  was  held  the  quarterly 
examination  of  the  students  of  Columbia  College,  when  all 
the  young  gentlemen  acquitted  themselves  with  the  greatest 
honor.  Certificates  were  given  to  De  Witt  Clinton,  John  W. 
Yates,  John  Eccles,  and  John  Mason.  The  premiums  were  ad- 
judged to  Francis  Silvester,  Nicholas  Fonda,  William  Hurst, 
and  Richard  B.  Davis.  That  for  eloquence  was  given  to 
George  Livingston. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  89 

Kobert  Bowne  39  Queen  Street  has  for  sale  Bolting  cloths, 
powder,  nails,  glass  and  dry  goods,  pickled  herrings,  pitch 
pine  boards,  turpentine  and  a  few  casks  of  low  priced  cut- 
lery. 

The  Marine  Society  will  meet  this  evening  at  six  o'clock 
at  the  Coffee  House  to  partake  of  their  annual  dinner. 

Michael  Tremper  peruke  maker  and  hair  dresser  2G  Little 
Dock  St.  returns  thanks  for  custom  since  his  return  to  the 
city,  and  has  for  sale  the  most  fashionable  Wigs  for  gentle- 
men. 

Elizabeth  Jacobs  who  was  advertised  by  her  husband  on 
the  5th  inst.  informs  the  public  that  she  was  compelled  by  his 
cruel  treatment  to  leave  him,  that  no  person  that  knows  him 
would  trust  him  with  a  shilling,  and  is  happy  that  the  law 
protects  her  from  paying  his  debts. 

Samuel  Hopkins  is  just  arrived  from  England  with  a  large 
quantity  of  Fall  Goods. 

Archibald  Blair,  has  a  Brokers  Office  and  Commission 
Store  at  16  Little  Queen  St,  where  he  buys  and  sells  all  kinds 
of  public  and  state  securities,  also  old  continental  money. 
He  has  for  sale  Jamaica  rum,  loaf  sugar,  bar  iron,  lumber 
and  dry  goods. 

Two  Horses  for  sale,  one  a  black  6  years  old  price  12  half 
joes,  the  other  a  chesnut,  price  10  half  joes.  They  are  16 
hands  high,  strong,  trot  and  gallop,  rather  handsome,  with- 
out fault,  fit  for  saddle  or  carriage.    Sold  for  want  of  employ. 

10th 

The  managers  of  the  Gentlemen's  Concert  finding  that  it 
would  be  agreeable  to  a  number  of  the  subscribers,  that  the 
company  should  have  tea  and  coffee,  served  up  to  them  in 
the  tea  rooms,  in  the  intreval  betwixt  the  conclusion  of  the 
concert  and  the  commencement  of  the  dancing,  they  request  a 
meeting  of  the  subscribers  at  Cape's  tavern  on  Friday  next  to 
determine  that  matter. 

The  Proprietors  of  the  Old  Line  of  Stages  continue  to  run 
their  coaches  and  wagons,  starting  the  latter  every  morning 
(Sundays  and  Saturdays  excepted)  at  six  o'clock,  from  Phila- 
delphia and  Elizabeth  Town,  fare  Four  Dollars. 

Coaches  start  from  Phil,  and  Elizabeth  Town  at  six  o'clock 
every  morning  of  Tuesday  and  Fridays,  will  meet  and  ex- 


90  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 

change  passengers  the  same  evening  at  Princeton,  and  return 
the  next  day.  Monday  and  Thursdays  a  coach  will  leave 
Paulus-Hook  at  three  o'clock  for  Elizabeth  Town,  fare  from 
Paulus  Hook  to  Phil,  six  dollars.  The  proprietors  will  not 
have  it  in  their  power  to  convey  any  letters  in  their  carriages 
independent  of  the  mail,  having  contracted  with  the  Post 
Master  General  to  convey  them  under  these  restrictions. 

11th 

A  correspondent  complains  that  the  managers  do  not  com- 
pel the  orchestra  of  the  theatre  to  play  during  the  whole 
time  the  curtain  is  down,  the  audience  are  now  compelled  to 
sit  gazing  at  the  curtain  or  the  glass  vases,  for  want  of  any- 
thing else  to  claim  their  attention,  during  the  three  quarters 
of  an  hour  that  the  farce  is  getting  ready.  A  couple  of  stoves 
at  each  end  of  the  orchestra  with  pipes  to  encircle  the  lower 
part  of  the  house  is  suggested  would  he  a  great  comfort  to  the 
audience. 

The  postmaster  advertises  a  list  of  letters  remaining  un- 
called for  in  the  Post  Office  January  5th  the  names  are  ar- 
ranged alphabetically. 

Died  January  10.  Samuel  Horner,  one  of  the  proprietors 
and  printers  of  the  New  York  Morning  Post. 

TJieatre  this  Evening,  Tragedy  of  Jane  Shore  with  a  panto- 
mime never  performed  in  America  called  Robinson  Cruesoe. 

12th 

Dr.  Kissam,  son  of  the  late  Benjamin  Kissam,  was  married 
on  the  10th  inst  to  Miss  Cornelia  Roosevelt  daghter  of  Hon. 
Isaac  Roosevelt  one  of  the  members  of  the  Senate  of  this 
state. 

A  few  days  ago  was  married  by  Rev.  Benjamin  Moore, 
John  Cox  Esq  brother  to  Mr.  Cox  an  eminent  merchant  of  this 
city,  and  in  company  with  Mr.  Ramsay,  to  Miss  Anna  De 
Lancey,  daughter  of  the  late  Peter  De  Lancey,  Esq  of  West- 
chester. 

To  be  sold  a  dwelling  house  234  Queen  street  between 
King  street  and  the  Fly-market  directly  opposite  to  his  Ex- 
cellency the  Governor.  Situation  unequalled  for  an  exten- 
sive trade.     Apply  to  White  Matlack,  No  11  William  Street. 

A  ship  for  sale  on  the  stocks  at  New  Haven,  the  carpenters 
work  about  two  thirds  done,  00  feet  keel,  24  feet  beam,  10£ 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  91 

feet  hold,  and  4  feet  6  inches  between  decks,  frame  of  the 
best  white  oak,  her  plank  all  handsawed.  Two  thirds  of  the 
payment  in  European  or  West  India  Goods  the  other  in  cash. 
Apply  to  Nathaniel  Hazard  &  Co  51  Water  Street,  near  Bur- 
lings  Slip. 

William  Eccles,  has  for  sale  at  No  10  Hunter's  Key, 
Sugars,  Coffee  and  Molasses. 

James  Montandevert,  No  202  Queen  street  has  just  im- 
ported from  Barcelona  and  Malaga.  Raisins  in  casks,  jars  and 
boxes,  figs  in  barrels,  lemons  and  oranges  in  boxes,  excellent 
old  Malaga  wines  in  pipes,  a  few  jars  of  fresh  grapes. 

13th 

Lately  took  his  departure  from  this  country,  Mr.  Public 
Spirit  attended  by  Real  Patriotism  and  Public  Faith. 

Ran-away  from  her  place  at  No  55  William  Street  a  mulatto 
wench  named  Diana,  she  is  good  looking  about  20  years  old, 
middle  sized,  had  on  a  blue  stuff  short  gown,  a  yellow  callico 
peticoat,  spriged,  a  new  pair  of  leather  shoes,  and  solid  silver 
buckles,  a  black  silk  bonnet,  and  mixed  colour'd  cloth  great 
coat.  She  took  with  her  a  variety  of  articles  and  may  appear 
in  a  chintz  bedgown  and  a  quilted  stuff  peticoat.  Whoever 
apprehends  the  said  Wench  shall  have  Two  Dollars  Reward. 

I  will  not  pay  any  debts  of  my  wife  Anne  Lohrman,  she 
commonly  passes  by  the  name  of  the  widow  Anne  Peter 
Waldron.  Henry  Lohrman. 

For  St.  Thomas  the  ship  Mercury,  Philip  Burner,  master 
lying  at  Lupton's  Wharf,  for  freight  or  passage  apply  to 
Thomas  Sander's  Ship  Chandlery  Store. 

Theatre.  Comedy  of  the  West-Indian  and  the  pantomime 
of  Robinson  Crusoe. 

Lynch  &  Stoughton  have  imported  from  Cadiz,  Sherry  and 
Malaga  wines,  Malaga  raisins  in  jars  and  barrels,  Almonds  in 
shell,  China  and  Seville  Oranges,  and  Lemons  in  half  chests. 

14th 
The  Hon.  the  General  Assembly  of  this  State,  convened  at 
the  Exchange  in  pursuance  of  the  Governors  proclamation, 
on  the  6th.  inst.,  yesterday  had  a  sufficient  number  to  pro- 
ceed to  business.  John  Lansing  of  Albany  was  chosen 
Speaker.  The  Senate  it  is  expected  will  also  have  quorom 
on  Monday  next. 


92  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

Married  12tli  inst  Elbridge  Gerry,  Esq  late  a  Member  of 
Congress  from  Mass.  to  Miss  Thomson  daughter  of  Mr.  James 
Thomson  of  this  city. 

Cornelius  J.  Bogart  of  42  Beekman  street  offers  to  sell  or 
exchange  for  a  house  in  town,  that  pleasant  Villa  at  Haerlem, 
late  the  property  of  John  Bogart  deceased,  about  8  miles 
from  the  city,  containing  80  acres  of  land,  a  young  orchard 
of  several  hundred  apple  trees,  10  acres  of  fresh  and  salt 
meadows,  a  garden  with  good  fruit,  a  good  dwelling  house 
and  a  large  barn.  The  premises  extend  along  the  East  river, 
on  the  banks  of  which  the  house  stands  commanding  an 
agreeable  prospect  of  the  Sound  and  Long  Island.  Enough 
sea  weed  and  sedge  is  thrown  upon  the  shore  to  manure  the 
land  ;  It  abounds  with  a  great  variety  of  fish  and  wild  fowl 
in  their  seasons. 

16th 

His  Excellency  the  Governor  opened  the  session  of  the 
Legislature  of  this  State  in  the  Assembly  Chamber,  by  a 
speech  to  both  Houses. 

Theatre.  This  Evening  the  Tragedy  of  Hamlet  with  a 
Farce  called  Love  a-la-Mode. 

Run-away  from  Joseph  Pierson  No  195  Water  street  a  Ne- 
gro Man  named  James  Hollan,  about  5  feet  6  inches  high, 
and  40  years  of  age,  very  bald.  Took  with  him  two  suits  of 
clothes,  his  common  one  was  deep  blue,  double  breasted 
jacket  and  overalls  of  the  same,  black  buttons  with  a  white 
streak  round  the  edges ;  his  other  suit  a  light  colored  broad 
cloth  coat,  blue  collar  and  cuffs,  and  plain  metal  buttons,  a 
green  shag  vest,  green  and  yellow  buttons,  black  satinet 
breeches,  brown  home  spun  stockings,  and  a  small  round 
beaver  hat.  Five  Dollars  reward  will  be  paid  for  his 
recovery. 

John  Arthur  of  No  1G0  Queen  street,  opposite  the  Bank, 
has  for  sale  imported  English  garden  seeds  the  best  of  Long 
Island  red  clover  and  timothy  or  herds  grass  seed.  Also  this 
country  garden  seeds  raised  from  the  best  roots  &c. 

17th 

The  gentleman  who  took  by  mistake,  a  new  light  colour*d 
drab  great  coat  with  pinchbeck  buttons,  large  cape  of  the 
same  Cloth  and  flash  pockets,  from  the  Assembly  room,  is  de- 
sired to  return  it  to  the  Printer  — as  the  owner  finds  himself 
much  incommoded  by  the  severity  of  the  weather. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1780.  93 

To  be  sold  at  auction  at  No  14  Hanover  Square  by  Thomas 
Franklin,  jun.  A  large  assortment  of  Household  and  Kitch- 
en Furniture,  consisting  of  Mahogany  dining,  breakfast  and 
tea  tables,  stuff  backed  Windsor  and  arm'd  chairs,  clothes 
press,  wash  and  stand,  toilet  table,  an  elegant  pier  glass,  a 
pair  of  sconces,  a  dressing  glass,  a  set  of  handsome  pictures, 
table  and  tea  sett  of  china,  a  few  pieces  of  fashionable  and 
useful  plate  &c. 

For  Private  Sale,  a  Negro  Wench,  aged  30  years,  a  compleat 
Cook,  understands  all  house  work ;  with  her  daughter,  aged 
14  years,  used  to  house  work,  and  particularly  handy  in  the 
care  of  children  ;  likewise  her  two  sons,  one  aged  5,  the  other 
3  years.  The  above  slaves  are  sold  for  no  fault.  Apply  to 
James  Barclay,  No  14  Hanover  Square. 

Lawrence  Kortright  of  192  Queen  Street  offers  for  sale  or 
lease  150  farms  in  the  township  of  Kortright  Montgomery  Co. 
30  families  are  now  settled  on  the  tract. 

18th 

John  Dalton  surgeon  and  practitioner  of  Physic  has  re- 
moved from  Rosevelt  street  to  No  6?  Cherry  St. 

A  Negro  Boy  named  Harry,  about  14  years  of  age  ran  away 
from  William  Cammeyer  of  No  50  Broad  street. 

Aaron  Burr,  corner  of  Nassau  and  Little  Queen  Streets 
offers  for  sale  the  farm  on  Harlem  Heights  belonging  to  the 
estate  of  the  late  John  Watkins,  containing  about  300  acres 
of  land,  bounded  by  the  East  and  North  Rivers,  where  are 
plenty  of  fish,  oysters  &c.  and  is  remarkably  well  watered  by 
living  springs,  a  healthy  location  with  a  beautiful  prospect 
and  large  quantity  of  hay  ground. 

Partnership  of  Barnes  and  Livingston  dissolved  payments 
to  be  made  to  Robert  Gilbert  Livingston  jun  who  has  removed 
his  store  from  No  2  Cruger's  Dock,  to  No  7.  corner  of  King 
and  Queen  streets,  where  he  has  for  sale  China  and  Japan 
Ware,  ironmongery  cutlery,  looking  glasses,  copper  tea  and 
fish  kettles,  nails,  rugs  by  the  bale  or  piece,  teas,  rum  sugar, 
indigo,  gin  in  cases,  mould  candles,  snuff,  long  and  short 
hair  brooms  &c.     Also  a  few  embroidered  waistcoat  patterns. 

19th 

On  Monday  evening  (16th  inst)  Mr.  Hallam  made  his  ap- 
pearance in  the  character  of  Hamlet  and  was  well  received, 


94  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 

with  that  kindness  and  eclat  which  has  been  shown  him  for 
thirty  years.  The  scene  of  the  grave  diggers  was  restored, 
which  from  a  whim  of  Mr.  Garrick,  of  late  years  had  been 
discontinued,  the  alteration  in  the  dress  of  the  ghost  was 
much  approved. 

Stephen  N.  Bayard  of  No  4  Hanover  Square  offers  for  sale, 
the  following  lots  of  ground  and  improvements  in  the  Out 

ward  viz: 4  Lots  and  the  buildings  adjoining  the  north 

side  of  the  Bull's  Head  Tavern  fronting  Bowery  Lane,  in 
tenure  of  Herman  Chapell. — 7  Lots  and  tenements  fronting 
Bowery  Lane,  north  of  Hester  Street  in  tenure  of  Francis 
White. — 10  Lots  with  one  old  house,  and  a  new  building 
lately  erected,  fronting  Bowery  Lane  in  tenure  of  Benjamin 
Palmer — 10  vacant  Lots  fronting  Bowery  Lane,  the  south 
corner  of  William  Street,  leading  to  the  house  of  Nicholas 
Bayard. — 4  Lots  and  a  house  fronting  Elizabeth  Street,  be- 
tween Hester  and  Ann  Streets,  in  possession  of  Valentine 
Tier,  also  sundry  vacant  lots  adjoining. 

Nathaniel  Smith,  Ladies  hair-dresser,  perfumer,  and  comb 
maker  from  London  addresses  a  card  to  the  Ladies  offering 
his  English  white  hair  powder  perfect  Vergette  Toupees, 
pink  orris  hair  powder  violet  ditto,  milk  of  roses  for  the  skin, 
dress  silk  cushions,  combs  and  cushions  for  the  back  of  the 
head,  sweet  scented  pomatums,  Mareschall  orange  millefleur, 
white  almond  wash  balls,  the  Queens  royal  marble  and  white 
lily  squares.  Gentlemen  may  have  their  boxes  filled  with 
perfumed  shaving  soap. 

Henry  Kennedy  opens  a  genteel  Boarding  &  Lodging  house 
at  the  noted  No  317  Great  George  Street,  near  the  Bridewell, 
formerly  kept  by  the  Widow  De  La  Montagne.  The  gentle- 
men, members  of  the  Senate  and  Assembly  will  find  this 
house  suitable  for  them  as  any  in  the  city. 

Chemical  and  Philosophical  Lectures  by  I.  T.  Jones  at  Mrs. 
Van  De  Waters  Long  Room,  at  the  head  of  Chapel  Street, 
which  was  occupied  last  winter  for  a  singing  school.  Lec- 
tures on  Tuesday,  Thursday  and  Saturday  nights,  illustrated 
by  experiments.  Tickets  for  the  whole  course  one  guinea, 
single  tickets  four  shillings  a  ticket  to  admit  a  gentleman  and 
lady. 

20th 

Cash  !  Cash  !  O  Cash  !  why  hast  thou  deserted  the  stand- 
ard of  Liberty  V  and  made  poverty  and  dissipation  onr  dis- 
tinguishing   characteristic.       Will    not    our    nursing    fathers 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  95 

cause  an  influx  of  this  vital  evil,  to  enable  us  to  purvey  for 
our  luxury,  and  facilitate  our  wants. 

All  the  officers  who  belonged  to  the  first  and  second  Bat- 
talions, commanded  by  the  Colonels  Lasher  and  Malcom,  and 
who  were  in  actual  service  the  campaign  of  1776  are  requested 
to  meet  at  the  house  of  Walter  Heyer,  near  the  old  City-Hall, 
on  Friday,  the  27th  inst,  at  six  in  the  evening. 

The  standing  Committee  of  the  Cincinnati  of  this  State,  are 
desired  to  meet  at  the  Coffee  House,  to  morrow  evening  at 
six  o'clock. 

Theatre  this  evening.  A  Comedy  called  The  Clandestine 
Marriage,  to  which  will  be  added  a  farce  High  Life  below 
Stairs. 

21st 

Yesterday  the  Hon.  the  Senate  waited  on  His  Excellency 
the  Governor,  and  returned  an  answer  to  his  Speech  of  the 
16th  inst. 

23d 

It  is  customary  to  have  a  dram-shop  in  the  neighbourhood 
of  Theatres  (as  is  the  case  in  this  city)  where  the  audience, 
exhausted  by  attention  to  the  performance,  may  recruit  their 
spirits  by  taking  a  glass  of  gin,  or  something  equally  exhili- 
rating,  between  the  acts  ;  and  as  it  often  happens  that  imme- 
diately upon  drinking  a  dram,  the  person  emits  a  sound  sim- 
ilar to  the  letter  a,  the  dram  and  the  sound  have  been  united, 
and  thus  dram-a,  or  drama  is  found. 

Theatre  this  evening.  A  Tragedy  never  performed  here, 
called  The  Orphan  of  China,  to  which  will  be  added  The 
Comic  Opera  of  the  Poor  Soldier. 

On  Sunday  the  15th  inst.  died  about  five  o'clock,  at  an  ad- 
vanced age  Mrs.  Morris  the  amiable  relict  of  the  late  Judge 
Morris  of  Morrisania. 

Henry  Sheaff  at  his  store  No  26  between  Burling  Slip  and 
Fly  Market,  on  the  dock,  offers  for  sale  Maryland  Flour,  es- 
sence of  Spruce,  Coniac  Brandy  Tea,  Ginseng,  and  a  quan- 
tity of  Dutch  Coffee  Mills.  Also  To  be  sold  or  hired  out  a 
likely  Negro  Girl  about  16  years. 

24th 
The  Schooner  Polly,  Capt.    Coffin,  from  Turk's  Island,  is 
on  shore  on  Staten  Island ;   two  sloops  are  alongside  taking 
out  the  cargo,  and  it  is  expected  the  vessel  will  be  got  off. 


96  ANNALS  OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

John  Stanton,  boatman,  took  out  of  the  dock  on  the  10th 
inst,  a  midling  sized  brindle  Cow,  any  person  proving  their 
property  can  have  her  again. 

John  Chace,  tailor  and  habit  maker,  lately  from  London, 
at  No  18  Broadway,  near  the  old  English  Church,  and  oppo- 
site Mr.  Cheeseman's  tavern.  Will  give  satisfaction  to  gentle- 
men and  ladies  at  the  following  prices 

Gentlemens  plain  suit  of  clothes  in  the  neatest 

manner £1.12 

Do.         Lapelled  coat,  newest  fashion  .         .  18 

Do.         Superfine  plain  frock        ...  16 

Do.         Double-breasted  surtout  coats  .         .  16 

Do.        Hussar  cloaks 16 

Do.         Rochiloes 12 

Do.         Breeches  or  waistcoats  of  any  kind,  not 

laced 8 

Do.        Laced 10 

Ladies  riding  dresses,  lapelled  or  plain,  in   the  )      ^p 
most  fashionable  manner      .         .    )• 
Do.      Great  coats,  lapelled  or  plain,  either  loose  [      1 9 
or  to  fit  the  body  .         .         .         .    ] 
Childrens  Hussar  dresses,  laced  or  plain,  on  the  most  rea- 
sonable terms.     Gentlemens  liveries  made  thirty  per  cent 
cheaper  than  any  workman  in  this  city. 

N.  B.  That  frequent  complaint  of  ladies  and  gentlemen 
being  confined  under  the  arms,  in  their  coats  and  habits,  ef- 
fectually cured. 

25th 

Yesterday  the  Hon.  the  Assembly  waited  on  his  Excellency 
the  Governor  and  returned  an  answer  to  his  speech  of  the 
16th  inst. 

In  New  Jersey  the  grand  jury  have  regulated  the  price  of 
almost  everything  to  be  had  at  a  tavern  by  travellers,  The 
price  of  grog,  punch,  beer,  wine,  victuals  &c.  are  fixed,  and 
the  tavern  keeper  dare  not  charge  more.  It  is  suggested  that 
the  grand  jury  of  New  York  act  with  equal  wisdom. 

To  be  sold  at  public  auction  at  the  Coffee  House  part  of  tho 
real  estate  of  David  Provoost,  deceased,  consisting  of  houses 
and  lots  as  follows 

The  grant  of  the  water  lot  No  25  on  Crugers  Wharf,  front- 
ing the  house  occupied  by  Mr.  Parkinson,  22  feet  4  inches  in 
front  and  200  feet  into  the  river — Four  lots  in  Frankfort 
Street — Four  lots  in  Gold  Street — Two  lots  fronting  Gold  and 


FOIl   THE   YEAR  1786.  97 

George  Streets,  adjoining  Mr  Roosevelts — Three  lots  fronting 
George  Street,  adjoining  Peter  Grim's. — A  dwelling  house 
and  lot  of  ground  at  Harlem,  on  the  high  road  to  King's 
Bridge,  at  present  under  rent  to  John  De  Lancey,  adjoining 
the  farms  of  John  Meyer  and  James  Moore,  containing  20 
acres,  etc  etc. 

26th 

Yesterday  the  members  of  the  Marine  Society  held  their 
Annual  Dinner  at  the  Coffee  House.  The  utmost  sociability 
and  good  humour  prevailed.  After  they  had  dined  thirteen 
toasts  were  drank. 

Whereas  my  wife  Nancy  has  behaved  in  a  very  indecent 
manner,  which  renders  it  impossible  for  me  to  live  with  her, 
all  persons  are  forewarned  from  trusting  her — George  Dalzell. 

The  most  shameful  imposition  is  carried  on  in  our  markets 
by  a  set  of  butter  sellers.  These  impostors  go  about  the 
country  buying  up  good  butter  from  the  farmers  at  a  low 
rate,  when  they  have  collected  a  quantity  they  come  to  town 
and  mix  it  with  hogs  lard  and  tallow  and  retail  it  in  rolls. 

Genuine  Imperial  Tokay  Wine  to  be  sold  at  No  14  Little 
Queen  street,  also  Patent  Yellow  Paint. 

27th 

Tuesday  the  17th  inst.  his  Excellency  Benjamin  Franklin 
Esq ;  entered  the  81st  year  of  his  age.  The  anniversary  of 
the  birth  of  this  friend  and  patron  of  the  Art  of  Printing  was 
celebrated  by  a  numerous  company  of  printers  at  the  Bunch 
of  Grapes  tavern  in  Philadelphia,  where  an  elegant  entertain- 
ment was  prepared. 

Gerard  Stedif  ord,  No  34  Wall  street  has  50  barrels  of  choice 
Cod  Fish,  and  10  of  excellent  Blubber  for  sale. 

The  new  line  of  stages  to  Philadelphia,  will  start  from  Mr. 
Smiths  at  Paules  Hook  ferry  opposite  New  York,  drive 
through  Newark,  Elizabeth  Town,  Woodbridge,  Brunswick, 
and  so  to  Princeton,  where  they  meet  the  stage  from  Phila- 
delphia. They  run  every  day  Saturdays  and  Sundays  ex- 
cepted.    Fare  to  Phil.  Four  Dollars. 

Theatre  this  evening.    Comedy  of  the  Busy  Body  and  farce 

the  Miller  of  Mansfield. 


98  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

28th 
Mr.  Lamont,  the  proprietor  of  the  Intelligence  Office  No  22 
Water  Street  opposite  the  Coffee  House,  offers  the  use  of  his 
office  to  such  gentlemen  as  wish  to  dispose  of  real  estate, 
where  plans  surveys  and  views  of  estates  may  be  deposited 
for  reference,  free  of  expence. 

To  be  let  the  commodious  house  No  19  Duke  street  near  the 
Old  slip,  containing  four  rooms,  kitchen,  cellar  and  bakery, 
a  spacious  yard,  with  a  rain  water  cistern  and  a  well  of  good 
water  with  pumps,  will  suit  either  a  baker  or  private  family. 

30th 
The  Grand  Jury  at  the  last  Supreme  Court  on  the  26th 
inst.  delivered  their  report,  that  they  had  visited  the  alms 
house  and  bridewell,  they  found  the  poor  and  others  kept  in 
those  houses,  to  be  decently,  comfortably  and  amply  provided 
for.  The  healthy  properly  employed,  and  the  sick  well  at- 
tended, and  this  acknowledged  by  numbers  of  the  poor  them- 
selves. 

At  the  Supreme  Court  held  on  Saturday  Jan.  28  the  fol- 
lowing judgements  were  given  viz :  William  Wright  for 
highway  robbery,  to  be  executed  on  the  3d  of  March  next. 
William  Broke,  alias  William  Smith,  convicted  of  grand  lar- 
ceny, prayed  the  benefit  of  clergy,  and  was  branded  ;  Henry 
William  Delius,  John  Ramson,  Nathaniel  Sutton  and  John 
Lambert,  severally  convicted  of  petit  larceny,  sentenced  to 
be  publicly  whipped,  William  Vanderlocht  was  convicted  of  a 
misdemeanour,  in  passing  his  own  note  with  a  forged  en- 
dorsement and  procuring  another  person  to  endorse  the  same 
was  sentenced  to  six  months  imprisonment  in  the  common 
jail. 

Died  on  Wednesday  the  25th  inst.  at  one  o'clock  in  the 
morning  Mrs.  Johanna  Neilson,  widow,  in  her  68th  year  ; 
and  on  Thursday  evening,  her  corps,  attended  by  a  number 
of  respectable  citizens,  her  relatives  and  others,  was  deposited 
in  the  family  vault  of  Abraham  Lott,  in  the  new  Dutch 
church  yard,  with  whose  family  she  was  nearly  connected. 

George  Pollock,  lias  imported  from  Dublin,  yard  wide  and 
seven-eights  Irish  Linens,  for  sale  at  his  store  No  24  Water 
Street 

31st 

To  be  rented,  a  store  lioase  in  Little  Dock  Street,  No  8 
near  Coentie.s  Slip.      Enquire  of  John  Jay. 


FOR   THE   YEAR  1786.  99 

Public  Auction  by  Frederick  Jay,  this  day  (if  fair  weather) 
at  the  Coffee  House  Bridge,  sugars,  teas,  butter,  china  setts 
household  furniture  etc. 

The  Daily  Advertiser,  printed  by  Francis  Childs,  at  the 
new  printing  office,  No  189.  Water  Street,  mid-way  between 
the  Coffee  House  and  the  Fly  Market. 

The  New  York  Packet,  published  every  Monday  and 
Thursday,  by  Samuel  and  John  Loudon,  printers  to  the 
State,  No  5  Water  Street,  between  the  Coffee  House  and  Old 
Slip. 

The  New  York  Gazetteer,  and  the  Country  Journal,  printed 
by  Shepard  Kollock,  every  Tuesday  and  Friday,  at  the  cor- 
ner of  Wall  and  Water  Streets  opposite  the  Coffee  House. 

The  New  York  Journal,  or  the  Weekly  Register,  printed 
by  Eleazer  Oswald  at  No  25  Water  Street,  four  doors  above 
the  old  Coffee  House. 

The  New  York  Morning  Post  printed  by  William  Morton 
No  22  Water  Street  opposite  the  Coffee  House. 

February  1st 

Elihu  Marshall  has  opened  a  Vendue  and  Brokers  office,  at 
the  house  of  Major  Pendleton,  No  67  Water  Street.  The 
store  is  commodious  for  the  reception  of  dry  goods,  with  a 
large  cellar  for  depositing  rum,  sugar  etc. 

The  illness  of  Mrs  Morris  prevents  a  peformance  at  the 
Theatre. 

Attention  is  called  to  the  fact  that  Isaac  Sears,  a  member 
of  the  Assembly,  intends  to  ask  for  leave  of  absence,  and  then 
sail  in  the  ship  Hope  to  Canton  in  China  to  evade  his  cred- 
itors. His  legislative  position  having  protected  him  hereto- 
fore from  arrest  for  debt. 

All  persons  having  accounts  against  the  ship  Hope,  are  re- 
quested to  leave  them  at  Sears  &  Smith's  store  No  62  Water 
street,  that  they  may  be  settled  before  the  sailing  of  said  ship, 
James  Magee,  Commander. 

2d 

On  Tuesday  next  Mr.  Griffiths  will  have  a  grand  ball  in  his 
dancing  room,  Broadway,  at  six  in  the  evening.  Admittance 
six  shillings. 

Found  in  the  Broadway  a  half  Scotch  carpet  that  the 
owner  may  have  by  paying  for  this  advertisement. 


100  ANNALS   OP  NEW   YORK  CITY 

3d 

Yesterday  sailed  the  Empress  of  China,  Indiaman,  Capt. 
Green,  for  Canton.  This  ship  is  now  on  her  second  voyage, 
and  was  the  first  that  had  the  honor  of  displaying  the  Amer- 
ican Stripes,  in  that  distant  quarter  of  the  globe. 

Theatre  this  evening,  the  Tragedy  of  Richard  III.  to  which 
will  be  added  The  Citizen. 

4th 

Yesterday  was  interred  in  the  New  Brick  Church-yard,  the 
remains  of  James  Buchanan,  a  respectable  merchant  of  this 
city. 

To  be  let  No  59  Water  Street,  between  Beekman  and  Bur- 
ling Slip,  the  house  is  two  stories  and  a  half  high,  built  of 
brick,  and  a  good  stand  for  business.  Enquire  of  John  Ire- 
land No  68  Water  Street. 

To  be  let  by  Mr.  Pell  No  20  George  street,  the  large  three 
story  house  No  191  in  Queen  Street,  almost  opposite  Beekman 
slip,  containing  eleven  fire  places. 

6th 

Saturday  (4th  inst.)  sailed  the  Hope,  Indiaman,  Capt.  Magee, 
for  Canton,  in  China ;  and  the  Betsy,  Capt.  Bell,  for  Madrass. 
In  the  Hope  are  gone  passengers  Mr.  Shaw,  the  lately  ap- 
pointed American  Consul  for  Canton  and  Mr.  Randall,  vice 
consul  for  same  port ;  together  with  Mr.  Isaac  Sears,  Esq.  of 
this  city  merchant. 

At  the  same  time  sailed  for  Falmouth,  the  British  pacquet, 
Roebuck,  Capt.  Briton.  Mr.  Carlile  Pollock,  Mr.  Robert 
Elam,  Mr.  Wingrove,  and  Mr.  Purven  are  passengers  on  board 
the  pacquet. 

For  sale,  a  farm  on  the  Bloomingdale  road,  near  the  Glass 
House,  for  particulars  enquire  of  Henry  Shute  near  the  Tea 
Water  Pump,  or  William  Hopper  on  the  premises. 

The  Lectures  of  Dr.  Jones  are  delivered  at  Mrs.  Scot's 
lower  end  of  Wall  street,  and  not  at  Vande waters  as  adver- 
tised. 

Mr.  Pickens  public  dance  will  be  on  Wednesday  evening, 
8th  inst.  at  Capes  Assembly  Rooms.  The  doors  will  be  open 
at  half  past  four  and  begin  at  live,  pupils  performance  over 
by  eight,  when  the  public  may  entertain  themselves  with 
country  dances  etc. 


/ 


FOR  THE   YEAR   1786.  101 

7th 

To  be  let  that  well  known  and  beautifully  situated  House 
and  Gardens,  No  317  Great  George  Street,  formerly  kept  by 
the  Widow  de  la  Montagnie,  at  present  in  the  occupation  of 
Henry  Kennedy. 

As  this  House  is  much  resorted  to  in  the  summer  season, 
on  account  of  the  pleasant  Gardens,  it  is  needless  to  describe 
it.  It  would  suit  for  a  genteel  public  house,  as  it  is  very 
noted,  and  has  been  a  long  time  occupied  for  that  purpose. 
Apply  to  Jacob  De  La  Montaganie  No  8  Great  George  Street, 
the  corner  of  Robinson  Street.  Also  to  be  let  the  house  ad- 
joining, built  of  brick  two  stories  high,  now  in  the  tenure  of 
William  Tapp. 

8th 

Theatre  this  evening,  the  tragedy  of  The  Orphan,  with  a 
farce  called  The  Miller  of  Mansfield. 

Jacob  Le  Roy  &  Sons  No  31  Maiden  Lane,  have  imported 
from  Amsterdam,  Russia  duck,  Swedes  iron,  copper  in  sheets, 
twine,  brimstone  in  rolls,  chintzes,  Callicoes,  and  a  variety 
of  Dry  Goods. 

9th 

A  correspondent  compliments  the  ladies  for  reducing  the 
size  of  their  head  gear,  so  that  they  can  enter  a  coach,  sedan 
chair,  or  the  door  of  a  modern  apartment,  with  a  cap.  Some 
time  ago  their  heads  were  bigger  than  those  of  the  inhabitants 
of  Patagonia,  whilst  their  bodies  resembled  those  of  Lilliput, 
but  now  their  features  is  set  off  by  a  becoming  head  dress. 

To  be  let,  a  dwelling  house  in  Queen  street,  fronting  Beek- 
man  street,  occupied  by  Peter  McDougal,  also  another  house 
in  Water  street,  near  the  Crane,  occupied  by  Doctor  James 
Muirson.  Enquire  of  Thomas  Ellison,  in  Broadway,  or  Daniel 
C.  Ver  Planck  in  Wall  street  No  3. 

10th 

Yesterday  sailed  with  a  fair  wind  for  Charleston,  S.  C.  the 
ship  Grace,  Capt.  John  Armour,  with  whom  went  passengers, 
the  Baron  de  Steuben,  Major  North  and  others. 

It  is  somewhat  singular  that  house  rent  should  be  so  high 
at  present,  as  one  third  of  the  city  is  now  to  be  let,  as  may 
be  seen  by  the  abundance  of  labels  upon  doors  and  windows, 
for  that  purpose.  It  bears  no  proportion  with  the  prices  of 
almost  every  necessary  of  life,  which  are  not  only  compara- 


102  ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

tively  cheap,  but  plenty.  There  must  be  some  kind  of  in- 
fatuation among  tenants,  to  induce  them  to  give  the  oppres- 
sive rents  the  landlords  now  demand.  If  a  man  lends  money 
and  takes  more  than  six  or  seven  per  cent  per  annum,  he  is 
called  an  usurer.  Yet  a  man  may  buy  a  house  for  3  or  4000  I. 
for  ever,  and  rent  it  out  at  80  or  100  I.  per  annum,  without 
being  branded  as  an  usurer. 

Theatre,  the  tragedy  of  Richard  the  Third,  with  a  farce 
called  the  Mock  Doctor  ;  or,  the  Dumb  Lady  Cured. 

11th 

The  New-York  Directory, 

is  this  Day  Published, 

And  to  be  sold  by  S.  Kollock  at  his  book  store,  opposite  the 

Coffee  House  ;  and  by  Francis  Childs  No  189  Water  Street. 

To  the  Inhabitants  of  the  City  of  New  York. 

Gentlemen, 

Mr.  Franks  returns  his  sincere  thanks  to  his 
Friends  and  the  Public,  for  their  kind  and  liberal  encourage- 
ment towards  his  publication  of  the  Neic-York  Directoi*y  ;  he 
humbly  requests  they  may  indulgently  excuse  any  errors,  in- 
accuracies or  omissions  which  may  appear,  and  impute  them 
only  to  the  local  disadvantages  he  laboured  under,  in  this 
first  attempt ;  as  he  intends  in  the  future  editions,  he  shall 
have  the  honour  of  annually  presenting  them,  to  have  it  more 
in  his  power  to  be  exact,  correct  and  circumstantial  ;  as  the 
number  of  subscribers  are  but  few  (which  he  attributes  to  a 
want  of  knowledge  of  the  utility  of  this  production,  it  being 
the  first  of  the  kind  ever  attempted  in  this  city  ;)  he  makes 
bold  to  call  on  the  citizens  at  large  for  every  information  that 
they  think  will  prove  conducive  to  its  future  correctness. 
Their  directions  will  be  thankfully  received,  and  gratefully 
acknowledged  by  Mr.  Franks,  at  his  lodgings,  No  GC  Broad- 
way, or  at  Mr.  Kollock's  Printing-Office. 

N.  B.  Mr.  Franks  has  ready  for  publication  %  a  treatise  of 
book-keeping,  digested  for  the  inland  and  foreign  trade  of 
America.  This  work,  which  he  hopes  will  prove  very  use- 
ful, he  would  willingly  submit,  previous  to  his  putting  it  to 
press,  to  the  inspection  of  the  gentlemen  of  the  mercantile 
line,  and  will  consider  himself  much  honored  if  they  favor 
him  with  their  patronage,  as  he  intends  laying  it  before  them 
at  their  respective  residences. 

%*  The  New- York  Directory,  will,  in  future,  be  published 
every  twentieth  day  of  May  in  eacli  year. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  103 


13th 

Peter  Stuy  vesant  offers  for  rent  that  pleasant  seat  two  miles 
from  New  York  called  Petersfield,  lately  occupied  by  Baron 
de  Pollnitz,  and  now  in  the  possession  of  Mr.  Robert  B.  Win- 
throp.  Also  a  small  house  and  garden,  near  the  house  where 
he  lives,  on  the  Bowery  road. 

Theatre,  the  comedy  called  The  Lyar,  with  a  farce. 

The  large  elegant  three  story  house  in  Queen  Street  oppo- 
site Beekman  slip,  now  occupied  by  John  Temple,  Esq.  is  to 
be  let.  It  has  twelve  fire  places,  spacious  cellars,  a  coach 
house  and  stables,  sufficiently  large  to  contain  two  carriages 
and  five  horses,  under  which  is  a  cellar  and  ice  house. 

A  very  pleasant  villa  on  the  west  side  of  the  Bowery  road, 
just  half  a  mile  beyond  the  Bulls  Head  tavern,  to  be  let, 
contains  eight  acres  and  a  half  of  land,  neat  house  and  out 
houses,  a  large  garden  with  variety  of  fruit.  Apply  to  Na- 
thaniel Hazard  No.  51  Water  St. 

To  be  sold,  a  lot  in  Wyncoop  Street,  in  the  rear  of  the  house 
lately  built  by  Robert  Watts,  Esq.  the  estate  of  Henry  Car- 
mer,  deceased.  Nicholas  Carmer,  executor. 

A  two  story  house  in  Broadway  No  42,  occupied  by  Mr. 
Sanders,  grocer,  to  be  let.  Enquire  of  James  Hallet,  coach- 
maker,  next  door. 

The  house  No  2  Wall  Street,  adjoining  the  City  Hall,  to  be 
let,  suitable  for  a  lawyers  office. 

14th 

Yesterday  the  Chamber  of  Commerce  passed  resolutions  stat- 
ing that  emission  of  a  paper  currency  at  this  crisis  would  not 
promote  the  interests  of  this  State.  That  if  the  legislature  au- 
thorize such  emission  they  ought  not  to  be  made  a  legal  tender. 

15th 

Theatre,  a  comedy  called  The  Lyar,  to  which  will  be  added 
a  farce. 

To  be  sold  two  pairs  of  geldings,  the  one  bays  the  ofher 
blacks,  also  a  neat  post  coach,  London  made.  Enquire  at  Mr. 
Stevens's  livery  stables,  Broadway  No.  16. 


104  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK  CITY 

At  a  Common  Council  held  at  tlie  City-Hall  of  the  said  city, 
on  Wednesday,  15th  day  of  February,  1786. 

The  Treasurer,  according  to  order,  laid  before  the  Board 
the  following  account  of  receipts  and  expenditures,  which  was 
read  and  approved,  and  ordered  to  be  published  for  the  in- 
formation of  the  citizens,  viz 

Published  by  order  of  the  Corporation, 

Robert  Benson,  Clerk. 

Abstract  of  the  City  Treasurer's  account  from  26th  Decem- 
ber 1783,  to  the  1st  September  1785. 

Amount  of  expenditures  for  the  city  and  county  of  Neio-  York. 

Poor-house,  including  some  small  orders  )  „  f-n07  1A    ~ 

to  the  poor  out  doors     .         .         .  j;  *•  OU*  /  ±U     f 

Watch  and  lamps,  including  oil,  clean-  )       .^oq  iq  ia 

ing,  lighting  &  repairing        .         .  J 

Roads,  since  the  evacuation  of  this  city,  )        „„#  -jo     o 

including  repairs  to  the  bridge      .  ) 

Pumps  &  wells,  including  charge  of  clean-  \ 

ing,  clearing  out  several  rilled  up,  and  >•       789  11  11 

digging  new  ones  ) 

Supporting    criminal    prisoners    in    the  [       „m    s  11 

goal, ) 

General  election,  expence  attending  it,  .  5G  12     0 

Tax  for  £.100,000— expence  of  assessing  )        -.™  -.^    rv 

it, ) 

Bridewell  finishing,  and  supporting  those  )      o^gq  1 1   in 

confined  during  the  above  period,  ) 

Interest  on  bonds  due  before  the  war,  ) 

paid  in  part,  the  whole  being  £.6000,    J      1844    6    5 

City  of  New-  York  consists  of  repairs 

To  the  City-Hall 

Gaol, 

Poor-House, 

Markets, 

Docks  and  Slips, 

Ferries, 
With  every  contingent  chargo    .         .  7936  18    3 


£.25184  19    0* 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  105 

Amount  of  Cash  received  from  26th  December,  1782,  to  1st  Sep- 
tember, 1785. 
Cash  received  from  the  tax  of  £.  10.000  9341 

Lots  sold  at  North-River,   .        .         .  2085 

Do.  Peck's-slip 1431 

Excise  for  the  years  1784,  1785 .         .  2008 

From  the  different  branches  of  Revenue,  including 
during  the  late  war. 

Quitrent,  .  .  .  £.4823  15  8 
Ground  ditto  .  .  3300  5  9 
Docks  and  Slips,  .        868     5  11 

Ferries  .  .  .  915  8  0 
House-rent,         .         .         410    0    0 

10317  13     4 


9 

0 

13 

0 

14 

0 

9 

8 

arrears 

£25184  19     0£ 
New  York,  September  1,  1785 

Daniel  Phoenix,  City  Treasurer 

Note 

The  annual  amount  of  the  Corporation  )  p  2431     n    0 

revenue  is  .         .         .         .  f 

The  Corporation  were  indebted  on  bond,  \     -to(W)     n     n 

at  the  commencement  of  the  war,  ) 

On  which  there  was  an  interest  due  at  \      Pftno 
the  close  of  the  war,      .'.'.-{      ouuu 

Interest  paid, 1800 

There  remains  due  for  interest  .  4200 

The    debts   due,  and   settlements   made ) 

with  sundry  persons,  has  increased  the  |-      1500 
amount  of  the  debt  on  bond  .  ) 

Makes  the  total  of  debt  due  on  bond  .  £13500 

The  interest  on  the  above  sum  (with  the  principal,  if  de- 
manded) and  all  the  charges  of  repairs  to  public  buildings, 
and  other  contingencies,  is  to  be  paid  out  of  the  reVenue. 

16th 

On  the  12th  instant  departed  this  life,  Doctor  William 
Bryant,  of  this  city.  He  was  an  agreeable  companion,  an 
affectionate  husband  and  friend,  eminent  and  skilled  in  his 
profession. 

To  be  sold,  by  the  owner  Joseph  Latham,  the  house  front- 
ing Cherry  Street  where  he  now  resides,  also  one  lot  of  ground 
fronting  both  Cherry  and  Water  Streets,  one  other  lot  adjoin- 
ing and  fronting  Cherry  Street. 


106  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

Abraham  Brevoort,  No  26  Queen  Street,  has  received  from 
London  and  Bristol,  a  general  assortment  of  ironmongery  and 
cutlery. 

The  public  are  informed  that  the  Theatre  will  not  be 
opened  on  Monday  next,  on  account  of  so  many  performers 
being  indisposed. 

Fashions  for  1786.  It  is  all  the  fashion  among  polite  people, 
to  play  cards  on  Sunday  evening. 

Cork  bustles  are  quite  the  ton,  also  for  ladies  to  stoop  much 
when  they  walk  the  streets. 

To  visit  at  seven  o'clock,  is  the  fashion.  Husbands  should 
not  be  seen  in  company  with  their  wives,  it  is  very  vulgar 
and  unfashionable. 

It  is  the  fashion  for  gentlemen  to  patch  and  perfume  them- 
selves, before  they  are  seen  among  ladies. 

It  is  the  fashion  for  young  ladies  to  invite  young  gentle- 
men to  visit  them. 

It  is  the  fashion  to  leave  the  assemblies  and  Concerts  at 
eleven  o'clock. 

It  is  the  fashion  for  ladies  to  drink  porter  in  the  afternoon 
— tea  is  quite  out  of  date  among  genteel  people. 

17th 

The  subscribers  having  a  claim  to  the  house  and  lot,  now 
occupied  by  William  Elsworth,  and  distinguished  by  No  28  in 
Queen  Street,  caution  every  person  from  purchasing  the  same 
from  William  Elsworth. 

John  Hardenbrook,  administrator  for  the  heirs  of 
Theophilus  Hardenbrook,  deceased. 
Francis  Dominick,  claimant. 

20th 

On  Thursday  evening  last,  (16th  inst)  was  married  the  Hon. 
James  Monro,  Esq.  member  of  Congress  from  Virginia,  to 
Miss  Eliza  Kortright,  youngest  daughter  of  Lawrence  Kort- 
right Esq  of  this  city. 

This  evening  Mr  Griffiths  will  have  a  grand  ball  at  the 
Assembly  Rooms  in  Broadway.  No  person  will  be  admitted 
whose  appearance  may  give  umbrage  to  the  company. 

The  Corporation  invite  proposals  for  water  works  to  supply 
the  city  with  pure  water,  persons  or  companies  desiring  to 
obtain  the  privilege,  to  Leave  proposals  at  the  office  of  Robert 
Benson,  city  clerk,  in  Maiden  Lane. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  107 

Samuel  and  Josiali  Blackwell,  offer  for  sale,  the  well  known 
farm  of  Jacob  Blackwell,  deceased,  about  six  miles  from  New 
York,  on  the  East  river,  it  contains  160  acres  and  25  acres  of 
salt  meadow. 

Theatre,  this  evening  The  Fair  Penitent,  and  The  Lyar. 

21st 

It  is  to  be  hoped  that  the  corporation  of  the  city  in  provid- 
ing means  for  introducing  a  supply  of  water  for  the  inhab- 
itants, "will  preventa  few  interested  persons  from  making  a 
job  of  it." 

22d 

The  city  of  late  has  been  much  pestered  by  a  crowd  of  sturdy 
beggars,  under  the  denomination  of  lemon  and  orange  hawk- 
ers ;  some  of  these  are  not  only  hale  and  healthy,  but  stout, 
young,  robustious  looking  fellows,  whom  nature  calculated 
for  holding  the  plow  in  preference  to  the  employment  of  old 
women  and  invalids.  It  is  partly  owing  to  the  vast  shoals  of 
these  lazy,  itinerent  fruit  criers  and  others  of  the  same  de- 
scription, that  the  price  of  labor  is  so  high. 

To  be  sold  to-day,  at  the  noted  house  lately  occupied  by 
John  Cape,  situated  at  the  corner  of  the  Broadway  and  Little 
Queen  Street,  a  large  and  excellent  assortment  of  household 
and  kitchen  furniture,  consisting  of  beds,  bedsteads,  tables, 
chairs,  looking-glasses,  plates  dishes  &c.  &c.  All  the  remain- 
ing stock  of  liquors,  consisting  of  wines,  brandy,  spirits, 
porter  &c.  A  great  variety  of  wine  glasses,  decanters,  jelly 
glasses,  &c.  &c.  Several  pair  very  good  and-irons,  shovels, 
tongs  <fec.  Two  large  cast  iron  stoves,  a  number  of  pots,  ket- 
tles, candlesticks,  &c.  &c.  Taken  by  execution.  The  sale  will 
continue  from  day  to  day,  until  the  whole  are  disposed  of. 

M.  Willett,  Sheriff. 

23d 

Francis  Child,  printer  of  the  Daily  Advertiser,  states  that 
several  attempts  have  been  made  of  late  to  palm  on  him, 
pieces  of  poetry  which  are  not  original. 

A  Lumber  yard  to  be  let,  at  the  foot  of  Little  Queen  Street, 
North  River,  being  the  first  situation  for  that  business,  on 
that  side  of  town. 

Mr.  Picken  has  opened  his  Dancing  School,  in  that  large 
and  commodious  house,  in  Smith  Street,  No  1  corner  of  Duke 


108  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

street.     Mr.  Picken  attends  a  number  of  young  ladies  at  Mrs. 
Seton's  boarding  school. 

John  Van  Cortlandt,  in  Broadway  No  17,  adjoining  Trinity 
Church,  has  for  sale,  the  best  refined  sugar  manufactured  in 
his  sugar  house  near  the  North  River.  Also  23  lots  of  ground 
in  the  out  ward,  near  the  Bulls  Head  tavern,  eight  of  them 
lie  in  one  oblong  square,  fronting  the  Broadway,  between 
Alderman  Bayard's  lane,  and  the  Bulls  Head,  eight  other 
lots  lie  in  one  oblong  square,  near  the  Snuff  Mill,  now  possessed 
by  one  Griffith ;  six  other  lots  that  lie  in  one  oblong  square, 
now  in  possession  of  the  Widow  Demilt,  three  dispersed  lots, 
as  also  the  Snuff  Mill,  near  the  Bulls  Head,  that  lets  for 
sixty  pounds  per  annum. 

24th 

Don  Diego  de  Gardoqui,  the  Spanish  Minister,  returns 
thanks  to  the  citizens  for  their  alacrity,  in  extinguishing  the 
fire  that  happened  at  his  house.  He  observed  many  persons 
of  the  first  distinction,  actively  employed,  and  although  his 
doors  were  open  to  all,  and  the  house  filled  with  people,  none 
of  his  effects  were  missing,  everything  carried  out  of  the 
house  having  been  restored. 

To  be  let,  the  large  and  commodious  store,  No  10  Hanover 
Square,  formerly  occupied  by  Mr.  Gerardus  W.  Beekman, 
deceased,  and  now  in  the  tenant  of  Messrs.  Randall,  Son  and 
Stewarts,  with  a  large  Brick  store,  fronting  Slote  Lane.  For 
particulars  enquire  of  Mrs.  Mary  Beekman,  at  the  said  place. 

[Gerard  William  Beekman,  was  the  second  son  of  Dr. 
William  Beekman.  He  was  born  at  Jamaica,  L.  I.  Dec.  13, 
1718,  and  married  Mary  Duyckinck  in  1751.  During  the 
war  his  family  resided  in  Philadelphia,  where  he  died  Oct.  6 
1781,  and  was  buried  there  in  Christ  Church,  by  the  side  of 
his  daughter  Mary.  He  had  been  engaged  in  an  importing 
and  commission  business  until  the  breaking  out  of  hostilities. 
His  abandoned  residence  in  Hanover  Square  became  the 
abode  of  many  of  the  British  naval  officers.  Here  Admiral 
Digby  entertained  Prince  William  Henry.  Of  a  family  of 
ten  children,  five  daughters  survived  their  infancy.  His 
widow  Mary  died  June  4,1791,  aged  03  years.] 

25th 

Yesterday  the  Senate  and  Assembly,  appointed  the  follow- 
ing gentlemen,  as  delegates  to  represent  New  York  in  Congress, 


FOR  THE  YEAR  17S6.  109 

for  one  year  viz  : — John  Haring,  Zephania  Piatt,  Melancton 
Smith,  Peter  W.  Yates,  John  Lawrance. 

To  be  sold.  Mount  Pitt,  the  place  where  the  subscriber  now 
lives,  situate  near  Corlear's  Hook,  one  mile  from  the  City 
Hall,  containing  a  handsome  dwelling  house,  out  kitchen 
containing  several  rooms,  a  large  stable,  a  new  carriage  house, 
a  complete  ice  house.  There  are  about  eleven  acres  of  land, 
between  three  and  four  hundred  bearing  fruit  trees,  and  a 
handsome  garden.  The  place  being  so  well  known  needs  no 
further  description.  Also  a  farm  of  ninety  acres  at  Brook- 
lyn, L.  I.  For  terms  enquire  of  Morgan  Lewis,  at  59  Maiden 
Lane. 

27th 

Died  on  Wednesday  last,  (Feb  22d)  in  his  46th  year,  James 
Youle,  cutler,  of  this  city.  His  death  was  occasioned  by  the 
bursting  of  a  grind  stone,  one  piece  struck  him  on  the  breast 
and  he  expired  in  fifteen  minutes.  He  left  a  wife  and  nine 
children  to  deplore  his  loss. 

William  W.  Gilbert,  Commissioner  of  Excise,  informs  the 
tavern  keepers,  that  their  licenses  expire  the  first  of  March. 
He  will  attend  at  the  City  Hall  to  issue  renewals,  from  the 
second  to  the  sixteenth  of  March,  from  two  to  five  in  the 
afternoon. 

Obadiah  Helmes,  fronting  the  College,  off ers for  sale,  afarm 
of  100  acres  at  Bloomingrove,  Orange  Co.  now  in  possession 
of  Thomas  Helmes. 

Francis  Childs  has  removed  his  printing  office,  from  189 
Water,  to  the  corner  of  Wall  and  Water  Streets,  opposite  the 
Coffee  House  bridge,  where  the  Daily  Advertiser  will  be  pub- 
lished as  usual. 

28th 

A  large  quantity  of  oakum,  picked  by  the  prisoners  at  the 
city  Bridewell,  is  to  be  sold,  also  at  the  same  place,  mats  for 
houses  or  vessels,  and  points  and  gaskets  made  of  the  best 
junk.  There  is  to  be  erected  in  the  Bridewell  a  mill  for 
grinding  paints,  which  will  be  of  great  use  to  painters  and 
glaziers. 

A  foreigner  observes,  that  there  are  few  cities  that  he  has 
been  in,  where  there  is  less  energy  in  the  administration  of 
the  police,  than  in  New  York.  The  corporation  laws  are 
good,  but  not  enforced.  Constant  complaints  in  the  news- 
papers, have  had  but  little  effect  in  curing  the  evil. 


110  ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

John  Greenwood,  dentist,  No  199  Water  Street,  substitutes 
artificial  teeth  in  so  neat  a  manner,  as  not  to  be  perceived 
from  the  natural ;  they  give  a  youthful  air  to  the  counte- 
nance. 

Simon  Van  Antwerp  &  Co.,  at  No  45  Little  Dock  Street,  have 
a  few  kegs  of  pickled  Sturgeon,  cured  in  the  Holland  mode. 
Also  a  few  tons  of  Bar  and  Pig  Lead. 

To  be  sold,  a  lot  of  ground  in  Water,  (formerly  Barnet 
street)  corner  of  De  Peyster  Street,  the  front  on  Water 
Street. 

March  1st 

Mabe  &  de  Waal,  No  20  Great  Dock  Street,  have  imported 
from  Amsterdam,  Holland  cheese,  Gin  in  cases,  powder  blue, 
Haarlem  oil  and  Dry  Goods. 

John  Mary,  late  French  instructor  to  the  University  of 
Cambridge,  continues  to  keep  the  French  school,  which  he 
has  opened  at  his  lodgings,  No  28  Queen  Street,  near  Burling 
slip. 

2d 

Died  on  Monday  last,  (Feb  27)  Rem  Remsen,  Esq.  proprie- 
tor of  the  mills  at  the  Wallabought,  L.  I.  aged  43  years. 

The  partnership  of  Sarly  &  Barnewall  is  dissolved. 

Jacob  Sarly,  George  Barnewall. 

Doctor  James  Tillary,  is  appointed  by  the  St.  Andrew's  Soci- 
ety, to  attend  poor  persons,  who  will  find  him  at  his  house 
No  89  Broadway. 

To  be  let,  the  "Dog  and  Duck"  tavern,  in  the  Bowery 
Lane,  at  the  two  mile  stone  ;  the  house  has  eight  rooms  with 
a  large  garden,  and  the  best  bed  of  asparagus  on  this  island. 
Enquire  at  No  44  Gold  Street,  opposite  the  Baptist  Meeting- 
house. 

3d 

A  number  of  people  here,  who  have  been  lately  in  Phil, 
from  whence  they  brought  bank  notes,  as  an  easier  carriage 
than  dollars,  have  met  with  great  trouble  in  converting  them 
into  specie.  Such  quantities  of  them  are  now  in  the  city, 
that  one  and  a  half  and  two  per  cent,  are  given  with  them  in 
exchange  for  cash. 

Theatre,  this  evening,  a  Comedy  called  The  Jealous  Wife, 
to  which  will  be  added  (ninth  time)  The  Poor  Soldier. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1780.  HI 


4th 


Five  Hundred  barrels  of  superfine  flour,  made  at  the  head 
of  Elk,  from  Maryland  white  wheat,  to  be  sold  on  board  the 
sloop  Sally,  at  the  Old  slip.  Enquire  of  Capt.  Brooks  on 
board,  or  George  Douglass  at  No  14  Fly  market. 

6th 

Members  of  the  Society  of  the  Cincinnati,  of  the  State  of 
N.  Y. ,  are  informed  that  their  Diplomas  are  ready  for  delivery 
at  No.  27  Water-Street. 

To  be  sold,  a  farm  on  the  East  river,  adjoining  that  of 
David  Prevoost,  formerly  belonging  to  John  Devoe,  it  has  a 
good  stone  house,  an  orchard,  a  fine  spring  and  also  a  stream 
of  water  for  a  grist  mill,  apply  on  the  premises  to  John 
Courtwright,  who  has  also  for  sale,  a  small  farm  of  forty  acres 
within  one  mile  of  Fort  Washington. 

Taken  up  by  one  of  the  City  Watch,  a  black  horse,  sup- 
posed to  have  been  stolen,  as  the  rider  when  challenged  soon 
disappeared.  The  owner  will  apply  to  John  Fox,  No  10 
Pearl  Street. 

The  firm  of  Duffin  &  O'Hara,  of  No  35  Water  Street,  is  dis- 
solved. The  business  will  be  carried  on  by  Henry  Duffin, 
who  has  dry  goods  and  iron  ware  for  sale. 

Theatre,  this  evening,  the  new  comedy  by  Mr.  Cowley, 
never  before  performed  in  America,  called  More  Ways  than 
One,  with  the  pantomime  of  Robinson  Crusoe. 

7th 

The  public  are  cautioned  against  a  sharper  now  in  this  city. 
He  wears  a  white  drab  outside  coat,  a  blue  inside  coat,  a 
rough  white  waistcoat,  black  breeches,  and  a  round  hat,  he 
said  he  lived  in  Connecticut,  and  wanted  to  sell  or  barter 
3000  dollars  of  Pierces  final  settlements  for  certificates  upon 
Connecticut ;  he  went  into  the  intelligence  office  a  few  days 
ago,  in  the  dusk  of  the  evening,  accompanied  by  a  little 
clownish  man,  who  spoke  a  good  deal  yankified,  and  said 
he  wanted  to  borrow  £1000  on  good  security. 

The  plot  of  ground  about  the  fort,  and  whereon  the  gov- 
ernor's house  formerly  stood,  belongs  to  the  State,  let  the  Sur- 
veyor General  be  directed  to  form  a  plan  for  laying  out  a 
good  square,  one  side  to  be  left  for  public  buildings,  the 
other,  to  be  sold  in  lots. 


112  ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 


8th 


We  are  informed  the  Oneida  Chiefs  intend  dancing  the 
Indian  war  dance  at  the  Theatre  this  evening  after  the  per- 
formance, for  the  benefit  of  the  inhabitants.  Plays  for  this 
evening,  The  West  Indian  and  The  Poor  Soldier. 

A  farm  at  Hell  Gate  to  be  sold  or  let,  situated  between  the 
farms  of  Thomas  Marston,  and  the  late  Jacob  Walton  de- 
ceased, about  22  acres. 

William  Strangman,  has  opened  a  glass  store  at  No  15  Great 
Dock  Street,  where  he  has  for  sale  window  glass,  wine  glasses, 
decanters  &c  &c.  A  few  family  services  of  double  flint,  cut 
and  engraved. 

9th 

Joseph  Corre,  has  removed  to  the  City  Tavern  in  Broadway 
(late  Capes)  where  he  hopes  to  give  satisfaction  to  the  trav- 
eller ;  he  has  good  beds,  the  best  of  liquors,  dinners  and  sup- 
pers will  be  provided  at  the  shortest  notice.  Any  person 
wishing  to  have  their  servants  taught  the  art  of  cookery  may 
apply  to  him  for  terms. 

Daniel  Dunscomb  Jr.  has  for  sale  at  172  Queen  Street  an 
assortment  of  ironmongery. 

10th 

One  Mr.  Wright  of  Connecticut  is  in  town  with  three  Ne- 
gro men,  who  were  confined  in  jail  for  a  debt  of  about  seventy 
pounds.  This  amount  he  charitably  paid  and  took  their  in- 
dentures to  him  for  the  term  of  ninety  nine  years,  and  as  a 
further  proof  of  his  benevolent  intentions,  he  has  brought 
them  from  their  native  home,  where  they  were  free  men  in 
consequence  of  service  in  the  last  war,  to  this  city  for  the 
purpose  of  shipping  them  to  Carolina. 

It  is  the  duty  of  every  citizen  to  bring  this  transgressor  to 
condign  punishment. 

To  be  sold  cheap  at  Rhinelander's  store,  the  corner  of  Bur- 
ling Slip  and  Water  Street,  China,  Earthen  Ware,  Ironmon- 
gery and  Cutlery. 

11th 
Albany  and  Boston  Stage  Line. 
Bill  of  Fare. 
Breakfast— two  shillings. 
Dinner— two  shillings  and  nine  pence. 
Supper— two  shillings.     Cut  of  beef— one  shilling. 


J 


FOR   THE   YEAR  17S6.  -  113 

Cut  of  ham — one  shilling  and  two  pence. 

Do.  of  beef-steakes — one  shilling  and  six  pence. 

Chicken — one  shilling  and  nine  pence. 

Oysters — from  6d.  to  2s.  as  called  for. 

Single  bed — one  shilling. 

Double  do. — one  shilling  and  six  pence. 

Horse  one  night  at  hay — two  shillings. 

Oats  per  quart — three  pence. 

Baiting  at  hay — sixpence. 

Madeira — eight  shillings    *] 

Champaigne — ten  shillings  | 

Claret — eight  shillings 

Sherry — six  shillings  )■  per  bottle. 

Port— six  shillings 

Porter — three  shillings 

Beer — one  shilling 

Cyder — eight  pence 

Sangree — four  shillings 

Punch — two  shillings  I         ,       , 

Toddy— fourteen  pence       j  per  D0W1, 

Grog— one  shilling  J 

Spirits — six  pence  j 

Brandy — eight  pence  >  per  gill. 

Gin — eight  pence  J 

Relishes  may  be  had  at  any  hour. 

Each  person  pays  for  what  they  call  for,  as  no  club  will  be 
admitted,  unless  by  the  free  choice  of  the  company. 

The  subscriber  will  use  his  influence  to  prevail  on  each 
stage  house  on  the  routs  to  Boston  and  Albany  to  come  into 
the  above  plan,  and  hopes  this  scheme  will  be  of  the  greatest 
utility  and  advantage  in  general,  and  that  the  cheapness  of 
the  above  different  articles  will  continue  him  their  favors,  to 
merit  whose  esteem  and  approbation  it  shall  be  his  constant 
study. 

The  stage  leaves  the  old  city  tavern,  now  kept  by  Mr. 
Corre,  the  six  winter  months,  Monday  and  Thursday  morn- 
ings, precisely  at  five  o'clock  for  Boston  and  Albany  :  Returns 
Wednesday  and  Saturday  evenings, — The  six  summer  months, 
(beginning  the  first  of  May)  Monday,  Wednesday  and  Friday 
mornings :  Return  Tuesday,  Thursday  and  Saturday  even- 
ings.— It  will  be  necessary  for  those  who  wish  to  take  their 
seats  in  the  stage  to  have  their  names  and  baggage  sent  to  the 
stage  office,  the  evening  before  starting,  where  every  attention 
will  be  given. 

To  prevent  disputes,  a  weigh  bill  will  be  given,  that  those 
who  first  sign  will  be  entitled  to  their  seats. 


114  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

The  subscriber  has  taken  the  stables  belonging  to  the  above 
Mr.  Corre,  where  every  necessary  attention  will  be  given  to 
livery  and  travelling  horses. 

March  11,  1786.  Talmage  Hall. 

N.  B.  The  subscriber  has  employed  a  person  of  abilities 
to  settle  and  keep  his  accounts,  which  he  hopes  will  prove 
satisfactory  to  the  public. 

Miss.  Storer  the  celebrated  actress  is  on  her  way  to  join  the 
American  Company  in  this  city. 

The  house  No.  36  Hanover  Square,  now  occupied  by  Leiper 
&  Gray,  to  be  let.     Enquire  of  James  Giles  65  Maiden  Lane. 

Guion,  Carthy,  &  Co.  at  No  33  Little  Dock  street,  has  for  sale 
North  Carolina  tobacco,  pitch,  tar,  bees  wax,  pease,  rawhides, 
deer  skins  in  hair,  a  quantity  of  furs,  such  as  Raccoons,  Minks 
and  Otters,  and  some  smoked  and  green  hams. 

13th 

On  Saturday  (11th)  a  child  was  run  over  in  Water  Street  by 
a  cart  and  horses,  that  more  persons  are  not  injured  by 
coaches,  carts  &c.  is  certainly  owing  more  to  good  fortune 
than  to  good  management,  considering  the  reckless  manner 
they  are  allowed  to  be  run  through  the  streets. 

A  person  lately  from  London,  now  stopping  at  27  Little 
Dock  Street  has  a  composition  for  sale  that  will  destroy  the 
Very  troublesome  vermin  commonly  called  Bugs. 

To  be  sold  a  house  and  lot  No  3  situated  in  the  Great 
Square,  on  the  south  side  thereof,  and  adjoining  on  the  south 
side  of  Mr.  Scott's,  the  State  Secretary,  and  on  the  north  side 
by  Mr.  Philip  Livingston's,  the  house  is  two  stories  high,  lot 
25  x  100.  The  situation  is  on  one  of  the  most  elegant  streets 
in  the  city,  and  promises  to  be,  for  a  short  time,  the  centre  of 
the  residence  of  the  fashionable  world,  the  large  green  in 
front  pleases  the  eye. 

14th 

To  be  sold,  the  commodious  house  No  13  Nassau  Street, 
the  corner  of  Crown  Street,  together  with  a  coach  house 
stables  and  adjoining  lot,  belonging  to  Misses  Sarah  and 
Catharine  Van  Dam.  These  lots  are  upwards  of  50  feet  in 
front  on  Nassau  Stand  110  in  depth  on  Crown  Street. 

On  the  16th  inst.  a  Concert  and  Ball  will  be  given  for  the 
benefit  of  Mr.  Brown,  who  has  conducted  the  music  of  the 
Gentlemen's  Concert  during  this  season.    Tickets  One  Dollar. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  115 


15th 


There  are  now  175  Women,  92  Men,  61  Boys,  and  53  Girls, 
making  a  total  of  381  poor  persons  in  the  City  Alms  House. 
Also  50  Men  and  25  Women  Vagrants  confined  the  Bridewell. 

To  be  sold  to-day  at  public  vendue  at  the  Coffee  House  a 
part  of  the  estate  of  David  Provoost  deceased,  consisting  of  a 
house  and  lot  corner  of  Chapel  and  Nassau  Streets  opposite 
the  New  Brick  Meeting  House  occupied  by  Henry  Vande- 
water,  yearly  rent  of  18  pounds,  a  house  and  lot  in  Nassau 
Street  adjoining  the  above  in  possession  of  John  Livingston, 
yearly  rent  of  20  pounds,  one  brick  house  and  lot  in  Hanover 
Square  opposite  Peter  Goelet's,  occupied  by  Uriah  Hendricks, 
one  ditto  fronting  the  Old  Slip,  adjoining  the  above,  same 
tenant,  both  houses  rent  yearly  for  100  pounds.  One  house 
and  lot  in  Little  Dock  street,  next  to  Storm  and  Sickles,  in 
possession  of  Peter  McGee,  rent  50  pounds,  one  ditto  on  Cru- 
ger's  Wharf,  rear  of  the  above,  occupied  by  William  Parkin- 
son, rent  70  pounds.  One  brick  dwelling  house  and  lot  in  Wall 
Street,  opposite  the  Coffee  House,  now  in  possession  of  James 
Weir,  is  a  tavern  the  sign  of  the  Grand  Master. 

To  be  let  that  pleasantly  situated  house  No  13,  which  makes 
the  corner  of  William  and  Beekman  Streets. 

16th 

The  Land  Office,  for  the  sale  of  estates  is  now  opened  at 
the  Intelligence  Office  No  22  Water  Street. 

Peter  Maverick  at  No  3  Crown  Street,  carries  on  the  seal- 
sinking,  engraving  and  copper  plate  printing,  ladies  may 
have  their  tea  plate  engraved  in  the  most  elegant  manner,  re- 
sembling the  flat  chasing,  as  neat  as  in  Europe. 

Thomas  Burling,  Cabinet  and  Chair  Maker,  at  the  Sign  of 
the  Chair,  near  the  Chapel  in  Beekman  Street,  formerly 
Chapel  Street ;  has  opened  a  ware  room  of  mahogany  and 
other  furniture.  He  served  his  time  with  Samuel  Prince, 
esteemed  one  of  the  best  workmen  in  this  city. 

17th 

Most  of  the  branches  of  our  commerce,  says  a  correspond- 
ent,-decline,  murmurs  are  daily  augmented,  house  rent  be- 
yond the  prospects  of  business,  people  withdrawing  from  the 
city,  and  bankruptcy,  with  many  other  evils,  fill  the  cata- 


116  ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

logue  of  our  lamentations ;  nor  is  there  much  prospect  of  a 
remedy  so  long  as  private  interest  preponderates  public  virtue. 

The  Corporation  clerk  invites  proposals  from  scavengers  to 
remove  the  filth  and  dirt  from  the  streets,  the  ensuing  season. 

Theatre,  performance  postponed  on  account  of  the  indispo- 
sition of  several  performers  and  the  present  state  of  the 
weather,  so  unfriendly  to  their  recovery. 

Tho'  far  from  the  shores  where  true  fellowship  reigns, 
Hibernias  remembrance  awakens  the  strains, 
And  fancy  inspires  while  I  think  on  the  hours 
When  I  kindly  have  shar'd  hospitalitys  powers. 

Be  the  day  call'd  St.  Patrick's  respected  and  dear, 
Let  each  honest  Irishman  honor  it  here  ; 
May  his  heart  by  the  love  of  his  country  be  fir'd, 
And.  his  hopes  by  humanity  only  inspir'd. 

Let  the  Shamrock  aloft  be  distinct  to  the  view, 

To  shew  you  the  Irishman  honest  and  true  ; 

While  you  sit  round  the  bottle,  give  three  hearty  cheers, 

And  a  bumper  sincerely  to  True  Volunteers. 

18th 

Yesterday  the  Society  of  the  Friendly  Sons  of  St.  Patrick, 
in  the  State  of  New  York,  held  the  anniversary  meeting  at 
the  Coffee  House,  where  an  elegant  dinner  was  provided  by 
Mr.  Bradford.  The  company  were  numerous  and  respectable ; 
and  the  day  spent  with  that  decorum  and  hilarity,  so  truly 
characteristic  of  this  friendly  Society. 

Abraham  Godwin,  engraver  and  seal-sinker  has  removed  to 
the  foot  of  Gold  Street,  next  to  the  corner  of  Maiden  Lane, 
in  a  house  lately  occupied  by  Mr.  Morgan,  painter. 

20th 

Married  in  New  Jersey,  Mr.  James  Walker,  merchant,  to 
the  amiable  Miss.  Ann  Vanderbeck,  daughter  of  Isaac  Van- 
derbeck,  Junr.  Esq. 

If  worldly  happiness  is  e'er  complete, 

It  is  when  two  fond  lovers  meet. 

A  great  number  of  idle  boys,  who  infest  our  markets  and 
streets,  with  baskets  of  cookies  and  other  articles,  are  a  glar- 
ing reproach  to  the  city.  These  youths  are  complete  adepts 
at  blackguardism. 


FOR  THE   YEAR   1786.  117 

G.  Leggett,  Windsor  Chair  Maker,  at  Cruger's  Wharf  makes 
all  kinds  of  Windsor  chairs,  settees  and  garden  chairs. 

21st 

John  Delafield,  No  28  Water  Street  deals  in  all  sorts  of  Con- 
tinental Certificates,  every  kind  of  Security  belonging  to 
different  States  in  the  Union,  particularly  those  of  the  State 
of  New  York. 

22d 

If  there  be  any  person  in  this  city,  that  understands  the 
Pin  making  business,  or  how  to  straighten  Brass  Wire,  the 
printer  would  be  obliged  for  his  address. 

Theatre  this  evening.  She  Stoops  to  Conquer  and  The 
Miller  of  Mansfield. 

23d 

On  Thursday  the  30th  inst.  will  be  launched  from  the  yard 
of  Mr.  Seaman,  two  pilot  boats,  the  Harlequin  and  Fortune, 
belonging  to  Messrs.  Morris  and  Daniel,  they  are  the  com- 
pletest  vessels  ever  built  for  that  service,  each  contains  eight 
berths,  four  in  the  cabin  and  four  in  the  hold,  they  are  likely 
to  prove  fast  sailers. 

The  sloop  Maria  lying  in  the  stream,  commanded  by  Capt. 
Tinker  is  said  to  be  used  to  secrete  kidnapped  Negroes  who 
are  to  be  sold  at  the  South. 

Charles  Dickinson  at  No  26  Broadway,  sells  Beaver,  and 
high  proof  New  York  Rum. 

William  Ustick,  No  33  Queen  Street,  wants  one  dozen  jour- 
neyman nailors. 

24th 

The  police  are  requested  to  visit  some  houses  on  Marston's 
Wharf,  and  convey  the  inhabitants  to  the  Bridewell,  as  they 
are  shameful  nuisances  to  the  neighborhood,  by  their  danc- 
ing, fidling,  fighting  and  drinking. 

Theatre  this  evening,  the  tragedy  of  Edward  and  Eleonara 
with  the  English  burletta  called  Midas. 

25th 

The  magistrates  do  not  attend  to  ther  duties,  scarce  a  day 
passes  but  some  citizen  receives  insult  or  injury  from  shame- 
less carmen  or  draymen,  who  thus  bid  defiance  to  the  law. 


118  ANNALS   OP   NEW  YORK   CITY 

John  Hudson  has  undertaken  to  collect  a  parse  of  £20  to 
be  run  for  on  the  race  track  on  Staten  Island  April  19th. 

On  a  Lady's  Hoop. 

Hail  mighty  hoop  ?  the  scene  of  joy, 

To  ladies  under  fifty  ; 
To  thee  they  owe  the  sprightly  step, 

And  bulwark  when  they're  thrifty. 

The  slender  foot  so  neat  and  fair, 

Appears  most  wond'rous  nice  ; 
The  garters  shew  their  tassel  knots, 

Enough  one  to  entice. 

To  thee  they  owe  the  room  they  have, 

When  to  the  Play  they  go ; 
And  are  secure  with  elbow  room, 

To  keep  off  every  Beau. 

The  Hoop  is  fram'd  for  shelter  too, 
From  winds  both  great  and  small ; 

And  if  the  petticoats  are  soil'd. 
A  Hoop  will  cover  all. 

27th 

Saturday  (25th)  arrived  the  British  packet  Duke  of  Cum- 
berland, Capt.  Deake,  in  9  weeks  and  5  days  from  Falmouth. 

Theatre  this  evening.  The  Provoked  Husband  and  the  Ly- 
ing Valet. 

Alexander  Ogsbury,  corner  Crown  and  Smith  Street,  has  for 
sale  an  excellent  Piano-Forte,  German  Flutes,  Fiddles  and 
Fiddle  Strings  and  a  variety  of  Childrens  books. 

28th 

Sunday  arrived  in  the  Grace,  from  Charleston,  the  Hon. 
Major  Gen.  Baron  de  Steuben,  and  Major  North. 

Mr.  George  Joy  arrived  in  the  packet  from  London. 

Lewis  Ogden,  41  Dock  Street  offers  to  let  for  a  term  of  years 
300  lots,  lying  in  the  Bowery,  and  atCorlear's  Hook,  near  the 
Slaughter  House  in  the  Out  ward.  120  of  said  lots,  contained 
in  five  squares  front  Grand  Street,  between  the  Bowery  Lane 
and  the  seat  of  Col.  Morgan  Lewis,  this  street  is  70  feet  wide 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  119 

and  the  only  one  leading  in  a  direct  line  from  the  Bowery 
Lane  to  the  East  River,  a  great  part  of  the  other  lots  are  in 
squares  contigious.  Persons  who  desire  to  supply  the  mar- 
kets with  vegetables  &c.  will  find  it  to  their  interest  to  rent. 
It  is  preferred  to  rent  a  whole  square  to  one  person,  fencing 
stuff  is  provided  to  inclose  the  several  squares,  which  will  be 
given  gratis. 

Three  dollars  reward  will  be  paid  for  the  arrest  of  Kate 
Quick,  a  mulatto  wench,  who  ran  away  from  Mrs.  Huett's 
tavern  on  Governeurs  Wharf. 

Moses  Gomez  offers  to  rent,  the  house  in  Queen  Street  next 
door  but  one  to  the  corner  of  Burling  Slip,  now  occupied  by 
Messrs.  Riddel  and  Colquhoun,  also  the  house  in  Chapel 
Street  No  50,  likewise  No  28,  in  Hanover  Square  where 
William  Young  lives. 

Tamerlane,  will  cover  Mares  the  ensuing  season  at  C©1. 
Anthony  Walton  White's  seat  near  Hell  Gate,  on  the  East 
River.  Terms  eight  dollars  for  the  season,  and  one  dollar 
for  the  groom.  A  well  attended  Ferry,  with  a  good  flat  scow, 
is  kept  from  Long  Island  to  York  Island,  within  a  short  mile 
where  Tamerlane  stands. 

Tamerlane  is  a  beautiful  bay,  nine  years  old,  and  equal  to 
any  horse  on  the  turf  in  the  United  States,  for  blood,  activity, 
bottom  and  speed.  He  is  the  son  of  Figure,  son  Doctor 
Hamilton's  Figure,  son  of  Ebony,  son  of  Othello.  Col.  Lee 
of  the  American  Legion  gave  96  hogsheads  of  tobacco  for 
Tamerlane  in  1782,  and  sold  him  to  Col.  White  for  £1,100 
Va.  currency,  six  shillings  to  the  dollar. 

29th 

It  is  curious  to  observe  the  methods  practised  by  carmen, 
porters,  and  dram  drinkers  to  get  a  little  drop  of  the  creature, 
without  paying  for  it,  when  a  cask  of  spirits  is  set  out  about 
the  Coffee  House  bridge  for  public  sale,  these  obliging  gentle- 
men flock  round  it,  like  a  swarm  of  flies  about  a  hogshead  of 
molasses  in  a  warm  day,  and  each  being  furnished  with  a 
proof  glass,  fastened  to  a  string,  they  dip  and  sip,  and  chop 
it  against  the  side  of  the  cask,  to  raise  bubbles  upon  it,  by 
the  counting  of  which  they  are  become  perfect  connoissuers 
in  strong  waters. 

On  Monday  the  27th  inst.  died  Abraham  Van  Wyck,  mer- 
chant of  this  city,  and  son  in  law  to  Lt.  Gov.  Van  Cortlandt. 


120  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 


Samuel  Hay,  at  the  sign  of  the  13  Stars,  No  86  William 
Street,  intending  to  decline  business  after  the  1st  of  May,  will 
sell  his  stock  of  Dry  Goods  cheap. 

TJieatre  this  evening.  The  Provoked  Husband  and  the  Ly- 
ing Valet.     Box  8s.     Pit  6s.     Gallery  4s. 

30th 

To  be  sold  a  house  in  Little  Queen  Street  No  11,  belonging 
to  the  estate  of  Dr.  William  Bryant,  deceased,  and  formerly 
the  property  of  Alexander  Leslie. 

To  be  let,  a  parlour  and  front  room  near  the  Coffee  House, 
very  well  calculated  for  a  Dry  Goods  Store. 

31st 

The  members  of  Congress,  foreign  ministers,  and  others 
drawn  here  by  this  city's  being  the  seat  of  empire,  create  an 
extraordinary  expenditure,  it  is  said  of  not  less  than  One 
Thousand  Spanish  Milled  Dollars  Per  Day. 

Assize  of  Bread.  A  wheaten  loaf  of  fine  flour  at  20s  per 
cwt.  to  weigh  2£  lb.  for  Seven  Coppers,  and  1  lb.  4£  ounces, 
for  Four  Coppers. 

April  1st 

Mr.  John  Jay  has  been  named  as  a  candidate  for  Governor 
of  the  State  of  New  York.  He  authorizes  the  statement  to  be 
made,  that  he  was  nominated  without  his  consent,  and  that 
he  is  not  a  candidate  at  the  ensuing  election. 

3d 

On  Thursday  evening  (March  30th)  was  married  by  the 
Rev.  Mr.  Provost,  Rector  of  this  City,  the  Hon.  Rufus  King, 
member  of  Congress  from  Mass.  to  Miss  Alsop,  the  only 
daughter  of  John  Alsop,  Esq.  a  very  eminent  merchant  of 
this  city. 

And  the  same  evening,  was  married  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Og- 
den,  Thomas  Bibbey,  Esq.  to  Miss  Gouverneur,  niece  of  Isaac 
Gouverneur. 

William  McKenny,  stone  cutter,  living  on  the  North  River, 
joining  Paules  Hook  Ferry,  carries  on  the  stone  cutting  busi- 
ness, likewise  builds  stone  cisterns  and  warrants  them  tight. 

To  be  sold,  the  Still  House  belonging  to  Edward  Burling 
&  Co.  with  the  still,  tub  worm  and  all  the  utensils,  with  the 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  121 

lot  of  ground  wlieron  it  stands,  fronting  Ferry  street  60  feet, 
and  nearly  that  in  the  rear,  and  183  feet  deep.  Enquire  of 
Edward  Burling  in  Gold  street  or  at  No  15  Beekman  Street. 

Constable,  Bucker  &  Co.  No  39  Great  Dock  street,  have  for 
sale  wines,  teas,  muslins,  cloths,  naval  stores,  Virginia  snake 
root  and  ginseng. 

4th 

Four  or  five  stables  in  Wall  Street  to  let,  opposite  Col. 
William  Livingston's,  with  stalls  for  from  two  to  four  horses, 
rooms  for  carriages,  and  large  lofts  for  hay. 

House  to  be  sold  in  the  Out  Ward,  at  the  corner  of  St.  Nich- 
olas and  Wiome  Streets,  opposite  the  center  of  the  Bope  Walk 
of  Thomas  Ivers,  in  possession  of  Jacob  Francis  and  sold  by 
the  Sheriff  to  satisfy  a  judgment  of  Thomas  Ivers. 

To  be  sold  on  the  12th  inst.  agreeable  to  the  will  of  Lewis 
Morris,  deceased,  at  Morrisania  all  the  Family  slaves,  the 
most  of  them  are  old,  but  they  have  been  bred  and  raised  in 
the  family,  and  few,  if  any  of  them,  have  failed  from  their 
services  and  attachments,  to  gain  the  esteem  of  those  they 
have  served.     Conditions  of  sale  will  be  made  known  by 

Bichard  Morris,  executor. 

5th 

Theatre  this  evening,  Bichard  the  Third  and  Miss  in  her 
Teens. 

To-morrow  evening  Mr.  Webster  will  begin  to  read  a  course, 
consisting  of  Six  Lectures  on  the  English  Language,  and  on 
education  in  general.  The  objects  of  these  Lectures  are  to 
point  out  and  reconcile,  on  established  principles,  the  mate- 
rial differences  of  pronunciation  and  use  of  words  in  the 

American  States they  will  be  delivered  on 

Tuesday  and  Thursday  evenings  in  the  City  Hall,  and  in  the 
room  occupied  by  Doctor  Moyes.  Gentlemens  course  tickets 
16s.  Ladies  8s.  and  for  an  evening  4s.  One  sixth  part  of  the 
money  to  be  presented  to  the  corporation  for  the  benefit  of 
the  poor. 

6th 

On  Tuesday  (4th  inst.)  was  launched  at  Mr.  Young's  yard, 
a  most  elegant  ship  named  the  Flora.  She  belongs  to  Messrs. 
McVickar  &  Hill,  merchants  in  Maiden  Lane. 


122  ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

Alexander  Hosack  lias  been  informed  that  a  note  bearing 
his  name  has  been  offered  for  discount,  and  gives  notice  to 
the  public  that  it  is  a  forgery. 

An  apprentice  boy  named  Peter  Ter  Boss,  aged  19  years 
ran  away  from  his  master  John  Cooper  of  No  38  Little  Dock 
Street,  who  offers  five  dollars  reward  for  his  capture. 

7th 

John  Henry,  one  of  the  managers  of  the  Theatre,  sent  the 
Sheriff  $100  for  the  use  of  distressed  prisoners  confined  for 
debt. 

Mr.  Wright,  a  gentleman  of  abilities  in  painting,  has  arrived 
from  Philadelphia,  he  is  the  son  of  the  celebrated  modeller 
and  patriotess  Mrs.  Wright  of  London,  from  this  place — as 
he  means  to  follow  his  profession  of  a  limner  here,  every  en- 
couragement will  be  given  to  his  genius. 

John  Burger,  goldsmith  will  continue  for  the  ensuing  year 
at  the  same  house  No  207  Queen  Street,  near  Burling  Slip. 
He  solicits  orders  especially  for  large  plate  and  gives  the 
highest  price  for  old  gold. 

8th 

Joshua  Isaacs,  has  made  an  assignment  for  the  benefit  of  his 
creditors  to  Robert  Lenox,  J.  Montaudevert,  Jacob  Sarly,  aud 
St.  N.  Bayard. 

10th 

Albany  Stage  Waggons. 

The  proprietors  of  the  Albany  stage  waggons,  after  thank- 
ing the  public  for  their  encouragement  hitherto,  beg  leave 
to  inform  them  that  they  will  commence  running  through 
from  New-York  to  Albany  three  times  per  week,  performing 
the  Journey  in  two  days  ;  the  waggon  will  move  from  Mr. 
Carre's  tavern  in  New- York,  and  Mr.  Lewis's  in  Albany, 
every  Monday,  Wednesday,  and  Friday  mornings,  precisely 
at  5  o'clock,  and  return  on  Tuesday,  Thursday,  and  Saturday 
following  ;  and,  as  the  roads  are  now  dry,  and  in  good  repair, 
the  fare  of  a  passenger  will  be  no  more  than  three  pence  per 
mile,  during  the  continuance  of  the  good  roads  ;  150  lb.  bag- 
gage will  pay  equal  to  a  passenger. 

As  the  proprietors  have  supplied  the  roads  with  fresh  re- 
lieves of  horses,  and  placed  a  number  of  new  waggons,  at 
proper  distances,  to  prevent  accidents;  and  also,  regulated 
the  stage  houses  on  the  roads,  so  as  to  prevent  unnecessary 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  123 

and  unequal  expence  to  passengers ;  they  natter  themselves 
that  the  safe,  easy,  expeditious  and  cheap  methods  of  trav- 
elling, will  undoubtedly  engage  the  attention  and  approba- 
tion of  the  public. 

The  proprietors  will  not  be  answerable  for  baggage  when 
the  owners  are  with  it. 

The  waggons  will  continue  their  usual  rout  until  the  first 
of  May.  The  public  are  requested  to  take  notice  that  no 
letters  can  be  conveyed  in  the  waggon,  independent  of  the 
mail,  as  the  contract  made  with  the  Post-Master-General  for 
carrying  the  mail  will  not  admit  of  it. 

Found  in  the  Street  one  dozen  of  stockings,  the  owner  will 
apply  to  the  printer  of  the  Daily  Advertiser. 

11th 

People  talk  about  cash  being  scarce  and  credit  low.  When 
two  acquaintances  meet  they  naturally  ask  each  other  "  what 
news"  and  they  both  as  naturally  answer  "none — there's 
no  news  stirring  our  way,  except  the  damned  scarcity  of 
money."  Now  how  in  the  devil's  name,  as  he  is  synonimous 
with  money,  can  this  be  news  ?  What  every  one  has  in  his 
mouth  cannot  be  news. 

,  The  Regents  of  the  University  are  requested  to  meet  this 
day  at  Columbia  College  at  11  o'clock  A.  M.  and  proceed  from 
there  to  St.  Paul's  church  to  attend  the  public  commence- 
ment. 

12th 

After  a  long  night  of  darkness  and  confusion,  America, 
like  another  Phoenix,  rising  out  of  the  flames,  begins  to  im- 
merge  from  the  anarchy  attending  a  tedious  war.  The  seats 
of  learning  are  again  renewed,  genius  seeks  her  favorite  re- 
treats, science  and  industry  prompt  to  improvement,  and  our 
sons  and  daughters,  from  the  schools  come  accomplished  into 
society,  useful  to  themselves  and  beneficial  to  their  fellow 
citzens. 

These  reflections  were  suggested,  and  considerably  height- 
ened, by  seeing  the  first  commencement  of  Columbia  College, 
which  was  held  in  St.  Paul's  Church,  yesterday.  The  most 
respectable  and  numerous  assemblage  of  Ladies  and  Gentle- 
men that  we  recollect  for  a  long  time  were  present  on  this 
occasion.  About  12  o'clock,  a  grand  procession  set  out  from 
the  College,  and  went  to  St.  Paul's  Church,  where  the  Rev. 


124  ANNALS  OP  NEW  YORK  CITY 

Mr.  Provost  opened  tlie  business  of  the  day,  by  a  prayer 
suited  to  the  occasion. 

Mr.  De  Witt  Clinton  then  spoke  a  salutatory  oration  in 
Latin — De  utilitate  et  necessitate  studiorum  Artium  liberalium. 

Mr.  Philip  H.  Livingston,  on  the  Importance  of  Commerce. 

Mr.  George  Livingston,  on  the  Usefulness  and  Necessity  of 
the  Knowledge  of  the  Laws  of  our  Country. 

Mr.  Abraham  Hun,  on  the  question,  Whether  a  Nation 
bent  upon  Conquest,  is  acting  on  the  principle  of  natural  jus- 
tice and  prudence. 

Mr.  John  Basset,  on  the  Descent,  Depredations  and  Inde- 
pendency of  the  Algerines. 

Mr.  Peter  Steddiford,  on  National  Prejudices. 

Mr.  Samuel  Smith,  on  Patriotism. 

When  the  above  gentlemen  together  with  Mr.  Francis  Syl- 
vester, who  spoke  the  valedictory  Oration,  with  a  dissertation 
on  the  Passions,  received  certificates  of  their  degrees. 

James  Saidler  at  No  34  Queen  Street,  has  commenced  the 
business  of  Insurance  Broker.  He  also  offers  his  services  in 
buying  and  selling  all  kinds  of  goods  on  commission. 

The  St.  Andrew's  Society  being  anxious  that  such  persons 
as  are  entitled  to  their  charity,  may  derive  every  benefit  re- 
sulting from  the  Institution,  give  public  notice  to  those  who 
are,  or  hereafter  may  be  in  sickness,  that  on  application  to^ 
the  assistants,  Messrs.  Samuel  Kerr,  William  Shedden,  David' 
Mitchelson,  Hugh  Henderson,  Thomas  Lawrence  and  James 
Saidler,  or  either  of  them.  The  physician  of  the  Society 
Doctor  Tillary,  will  be  authorized  to  give  such  medical  help 
as  may  be  necessary.  Rob.  Lenox,  Secr'y. 

13th 

On  Tuesday  last,  was  held  the  first  commencement  of 
Columbia  College,  and  the  public,  with  equal  surprise  and 
pleasure,  received  the  first  fruits  of  reviving  learning,  after  a 
lamented  interval  of  many  years. 

The  Hon.  the  Congress  and  both  Houses  of  the  Legislature 
suspended  the  public  business,  to  support  the   interests  of 
Education  by  their  countenance,  and  grace  the  ceremony  by 
their  august  presence.     The  procession  moved  from  the  Col- 
lege hall  about  half  an  hour  after  eleven  in  the  forenoon  in 
the  following  order 
The  Scholars  of  the  College  Grammar  School,  according  to 
their  classes. 
The  Students  of  tho  College,  according  to  their  classes. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  17SG.  125 

The  Professors  of  the  University. 

His  Excellency  the  Governor. 

The  Hon.  the  Senate. 

The  Hon.  the  Assembly. 

The  Regents  of  the  University. 

*         *         *  *         *         * 

Mr.  Clinton  finished  his  Latin  oration,  with  a  polite  and 
well  adapted  salutation  in  the  same  language,  to  the  members 
of  Congress,  the  Legislature,  the  Regents  and  Professors,  and 
to  the  Public  at  large.  The  graduates  received  the  degree  of 
Batchelor  of  Arts  from  the  hands  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Gross,  Pro- 
fessor of  Geography,  who  was  appointed  to  deliver  them. 

The  Races  to  be  run  on  Staten  Island  on  the  3d  of  May 
next,  will  be  the  best  three  two  mile  heats,  near  the  Rose 
and  Crown.  The  entrance  money  to  be  run  for  the  day  fol- 
lowing. 

14th 

A  few  days  ago,  Mr.  Law,  who  has  taught  vocal  music  with 
great  reputation  in  various  parts  of  America,  received  a  polite 
request  from  the  Trustees  of  the  College,  that  he,  with  his 
School,  would  perform  some  pieces  of  music  at  the  public 
commencement.  Most  of  the  Gentlemen  and  Ladies  had 
consented  ;  several  pieces  of  music  were  prepared,  and  par- 
ticularly an  Ode  to  Science  composed  for  the  occasion.  But 
it  seems  that  some  people  interfered  and  used  their  influence 
to  prevent  some  principal  performers  from  attending  ;  and 
thus  the  plan  was  defeated. 

A  young  Man  wants  a  place,  who  can  speak  French,  Eng- 
lish German  and  Dutch,  and  who  besides  understands  hair 
dressing,  in  the  newest  style,  and  shaving. 

Mr.  Micheaux,  Botanist  to  His  Most  Christian  Majesty, 
having  purchased  a  lot  of  ground  at  Wehocken,  near  the 
Three  Pidgeons,  is  erecting  a  garden  there,  which  for  mag- 
nificence &c.  will  exceed  anything  of  the  kind  in  America. 
In  it  will  be  introduced  many  exotic  and  domestic  botanical 
curiosities. 

At  the  request  of  some  gentlemen  Mr.  Webster  will  repeat 
his  course  of  lectures. 

15th 

The  principal  part  of  the  proprietors  of  Wall,  as  well  as 
Queen  and  Water  streets  request  the  Corporation  to  order  all 
sea  going  vessels  out  of  Wall  Street  Slip,  except  the  coasters 


126  ANNALS  OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 

and  wood  boats.     They  want  the  same  privileges  of  other 
slips,  after  being  deprived  of  them  for  twenty  years. 

Duplessix  and  Mechtlen,  French  musicians,  teach  music, 
the  harpischord,  German  flute  and  clarinet.  They  lodge  at 
Mr.  Nestie's,  Chatham  Street  No  65,  where  they  are  to  be 
found  every  morning  till  12  o'clock. 

To  be  sold,  the  house  and  lot  No  43  on  the  east  side  of  Gold 
Street,  next  door  to  Medcef  Eden's,  and  opposite  the  Ana- 
baptist Church,  apply  on  the  premises  to  Albert  Smith. 

Nicholas  Low  at  116  Wall  Street  has  to  sell,  Looking-glasses 
from  London,  Carolina  Indigo,  Glass  Ware,  French  Brandy, 
Rum  and  best  James  River  Tobacco. 

Jacob  Le  Roy  &  Sons,  No  31  Maiden  Lane  have  Linseed 
Oil  in  casks,  Russia  Duck,  Teas,  Ironmongery  etc  for  sale. 

To  be  let  an  elegant  house  two  miles  out  of  town  on  the 
Bowery  Road,  formerly  in  possession  of  Mr.  Seton.  Enquire 
on  the  premises  of  William  Smith. 

17th 

Yesterday  arrived  the  French  packet  Courier  l'Orient, 
Capt.  Coetnemprem  in  60  days  from  l'Orient.  And  the  ship 
Ann,  Capt.  Stevens,  from  Liverpool  in  40  days. 

Theatre  this  evening.  The  Provoked  Husband  and  the 
Poor  Soldier. 

For  Savannah,  the  brigantine  Rock-a-hock,  Cornelius 
Schermerhorn,  master,  for  freight  apply  to  Peter  Schermer- 
horn  No  73  Water  Street  opposite  the  Crane  Wharf. 

To  be  sold  a  lot  of  ground  between  Beaver  street  and  Mar- 
ketfield  street  (or  Petticoat  Lane),  and  opposite  the  Elipsis. 

Sleght  &  Van  Wyck  dissolve  partnership,  accounts  settled 
at  their  store  No  9  Albany  Pier. 

To  be  sold,  the  well  known  stand  at  King's  Bridge,  in  pos- 
session of  Joseph  Crook,  15  acres  and  a  stone  house. 

18th 

By  a  gentleman  from  Sandy  Hook,  we  are  informed  that 
the  British  packet,  Speedwell,  from  Falmouth,  arrived  there 
yesterday,  with  Mr.  Anstey  a  commissioner  from  the  Court 
of  London,  who  is  to  settle  the  claims  of  Loyalists  here,  and 
then  proceed  to  Canada. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  127 

To  be  sold,  the  lot  and  store  76  Water  Street  the  property 
of  John  Gilbert,  senior,  located  between  Peck's  and  Beek- 
man's  slips — Also  that  elegant  dwelling  house  No  17  Wall 
street  belonging  to  the  estate  of  Samuel  Van  Home,  deceased, 
now  occupied  by  Mrs.  Banks,  it  is  built  of  brick  three  stories 
high—  The  house  and  lot  on  the  east  side  of  the  Broadway, 
near  the  Oswego  Market,  occupied  by  John  Tier — Three 
houses  in  Elizabeth  Street,  near  Bunker's  Hill. 

19th 

Augustus  Nicoll,  No  14  New  Dock  street  near  the  Ferry 
Stairs,  has  imported  an  assortment  of  glass  and  earthen  ware 
from  Liverpool. 

Theatre  this  evening.  She  Stoops  to  Conquer  and  Rosina, 
or  the  Reapers. 

Robert  Montgomery,  clock  and  watch  maker  No  33  Wall 
Street  opposite  the  Coffee  House  Bridge. 

20th 

The  co-partnership  of  Alexander  Robertson  &  Co.  is  dissolved 
the  business  is  carried  on  by  the  firm  of  Robertson,  Smith  & 
Co.  who  have  removed  from  12  Hanover  Square,  to  No  52 
Smith  Street  where  they  expect  a  new  assortment  of  Dry 
Goods. 

John  Nitchie.  carries  on  his  manufactory  of  Poland  Starch 
and  Hair  Powder,  at  No  7  Garden  Street  nearly  opposite  the 
Old  Dutch  Church. 

John  and  L.  Bleecker,  have  removed  their  office  to  186 
Water  Street  between  the  Coffee  House  and  Fly  Market,  where 
they  continue  to  sell  and  buy  paper  securities  as  usual. 

William  Backhouse  &  Co.  No  163  Water  Street,  have  for  sale 
Northern  Beaver,  Timber,  Salt,  Coals,  Pins  and  Needles, 
Boots  and  Shoes,  Madeira,  Malaga  and  Sherry  Wines. 

M.  Rogers,  at  the  sign  of  the  golden  Padlock  and  Key, 
between  Burling  and  Beekman  slips,  has  for  sale  German 
Steel,  Ironmongery,  Pewter  ware,  Whalebone  &c. 

21st 

If  we  were  to  judge  by  our  rents,  this  city  was  never  in  a 
more  flourishing  condition.  A  hut,  a  stall,  a  chamber,  which 
once  was  scarcely  inhabited,  now  lets  for  a  handsome  sum  of 


128  ANNALS   OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

money,  every  shop,  store,  and  house  are  in  the  same  propor- 
tion. When  every  thing  else  is  declining  rapidly  to  its  former 
level,  the  landlords  are  exacting  the  last  farthing  from  dis- 
tressed tenants.  Houses  are  even  left  vacant  because  their 
owners  will  not  consent  to  a  diminution  of  ther  demands, 
proportioned  to  the  reduction  of  other  articles.  This  is  one 
of  the  difficulties  which  ought  to  have  redress,  that  honest 
industry  may  not  suffer,  to  indulge  these  insatiable  leeches, 
who  fatten  and  are  bloated  by  the  blood  of  the  honest  me- 
chanic, and  hard  working  labourer. 

Let  any  person  show  a  single  reason  why  these  things  are 
thus.  If  a  single  case  were  submitted  to  a  jury,  and  rested 
upon  the  real  value  of  the  rent,  it  would  be  soon  on  a  differ- 
ent footing.  The  highest  price  for  a  house  ever  known  be- 
fore the  war,  was  one  hundred  pounds  except  under  some 
extraordinary  circumstances,  but  many  at  this  moment  let 
from  eighty  to  a  hundred  and  fifty  pounds,  per  annum,  and 
the  smaller  tenements  in  proportion.  This  is  one  among  the 
number  of  causes  which  must  ruin  the  city,  by  inhancing  the 
price  of  labor,  and  by  fixing  a  standard  to  support  the  extrav- 
agance of  the  present  hour,  and  it  must  be  reduced  within  a 
more  reasonable  compass  if  we  mean  to  subsist  as  a  people. 

22d 

Stolen  from  the  barn  of  Hugh  Gaine,  near  Turtle  Bay, 
about  five  miles  from  New  York,  a  dark  bay  horse,  who 
paces  and  trots. 

Wants  a  place,  a  young  woman  from  England  who  is  used 
to  wait  on  a  lady,  dress  hair,  wash  gauze,  silk  stockings  &c. 
or  take  care  of  children. 

24th 

We  are  informed  of  an  unfortunate  encounter  that  took  place 
on  Friday  afternoon  last,  (April  21),  about  6  o'clock,  behind 
the  Hospital,  between  Mr.  Samuel  Curson,  merchant  of  this 
city,  and  Mr.  Burling,  a  gentleman  from  Baltimore.  They 
were  accompanied  by  two  of  their  friends  (as  seconds)  Mr. 
Farquhar,  and  Major  Fairlie  ;  the  distance  agreed  upon  was 
only  four  paces  ;  Mr.  C.  requested  his  antagonist  to  fire  first 
— this  he  did  ;  and  Mr.  C.  fell  on  the  spot,  having  received 
a  wound  near  the  groin,  which  is  pronounced  mortal.  Cir- 
cumstances which  led  to  this  desperate  decision,  probably  are 
reported  erroneously,  and  exaggerated  by  the  friends  of  either 
party,  and  in  the  relation  are  not  material — the  event  is  suf- 
ficiently distressing. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  129 

It  seems  Mr.  Burling  for  some  supposed  injuries  done  his 
family  by  Mr.  Curson,  had  pursued  him  to  the  West  Indies, 
to  London,  and  from  thence  back  to  the  continent  again,  and 
lately  arrived  in  this  city,  where  he  obtained  that  revenge 
which  he  had  so  indefatigably  sought.  On  arriving  at  the 
destined  spot,  they  took  their  distance  at  ten  paces,  when 
Mr.  B.  desired  Mr.  C.  to  fire,  but  he  declined,  saying  "he 
had  done  him  no  injury,  and  he  did  not  wish  to  shed  his 
blood."  After  some  altercation  between  the  parties,  Mr.  B. 
fired  and  lodged  the  contents  of  his  pistol  in  his  antagonist's 
groin,  which  is  pronounced  mortal. 

Theatre  this  evening.     The  Constant  Couple  and  Midas. 

Daniel  Tucker  &  Co  have  for  sale  Barbadoes  and  St.  Kitts 
Rum. 

25th 

We  are  happy  to  assure  the  public  that  our  information  of 
yesterday  respecting  the  circumstances  of  the  recounter  be- 
tween Mr.  Curson  and  Mr.  Burling  are  not  altogether  founded 
in  fact.  We  have  it  from  authority  that  no  gentlemen  ac- 
companied them  as  seconds;  but  such  as  were  present,  went 
out  with  a  determination  to  prevent  if  possible,  the  disagree- 
able consequences  which  resulted  from  the  unfortunate  differ- 
ence between  them,  but  without  effect.  With  respect  to  the 
distance  the  gentlemen  stood  from  each  other  we  were  also 
misinformed ;  instead  of  only  four  paces,  it  was  ten. 

The  Bank  of  New  York  declares  a  dividend  of  3  per  cent 
on  the  capital  stock  for  the  period  of  six  months. 

William  Thomas,  No  241  Queen  Street  between  Wall  and 
King  Streets  imported  groceries. 

Henry  Shrupp  No  20  Smith  Street,  declining  his  present 
line  of  business  will  sell  a  great  variety  of  household  furniture, 
amongst  which  are  Two  ten  plated  Philadelphia  stoves,  one 
six  plated  ditto,  one  Franklin  ditto,  Beds,  Bedsteads  and 
Bedding  Chairs  and  Tables,  Seats  and  Tables  suitable  for  a 
Porter  Room. 

26th 

Died  much  regretted  on  Monday  evening,  the  24th  inst. 
of  a  wound  received  last  Friday  in  a  duel  with  Mr.  Burling, 
of  Baltimore,  Samuel  Curson,  Esq.  of  this  city,  a  very  respect- 
able citizen,  and  one  of  the  most  eminent  merchants  in  the 
United  States. 


130  ANNALS   OF  NEW  YORK   CITY 


Tlieairc  this  evening.    Clandestine  Marriage  and  The  Lyar. 

For  Charleston,  S.  C.  the  Mercury  Packet,  James  Tinker, 
master,  has  excellent  accomodations  for  passengers,  and  is 
intended  for  that  trade  only.  For  freight  or  passage  apply 
to  the  Captain  on  board  or  to  Robert  J.  Livingston,  Wall 
Street  No.  52. 

27th 

A  number  of  the  relatives  of  the  deceased  Samuel  Curson, 
and  a  respectable  concourse  of  citizens,  last  evening  attended 
his  funeral  to  Trinity  Church  yard,  where  the  body  was  in- 
terred. 

On  Saturday  evening  (22d  inst)  was  married,  by  the  Rev. 
Mr.  Moore,  Mr.  William  Hill,  an  eminent  merchant  of  this 
city,  to  Miss.  Lsetitia  Carmer,  daughter  of  Nicholas  Carmer,  of 
Maiden  Lane. 

Thomas  Smith,  boot  and  shoe  maker  has  removed  from  his 
old  shop  to  No  179,  corner  of  Beekman  or  Chapel  Street,  in 
Queen  Street. 

Francis  Panton,  No  38  Wall  Street,  two  doors  above  the 
Coffee  House  Bridge  has  imported  a  variety  of  fancy  goods 
Scotch  knit  goods,  canes,  toilet  articles,  swords,  boots  shoes 
and  Slippers  etc  etc. 

Anchors  made  at  Noble  &  Townsend's  Anchory,  of  sterling 
refined  iron  to  be  sold  by  Solomon  Townsend  No  2.  Burling 
Slip. 

28th 

Theatre  this  evening.  Romeo  and  Juliet  to  which  will  be 
added  a  farce  called  Miss  in  her  Teens. 

The  copartnership  of  Thomas  and  Hezekiah  Ivers  is  dis- 
solved. 

Died  a  few  days  ago  at  West  Farms,  Gabriel  Leggett,  Esq. 
a  native  of  this  country,  aged  90.  He  was  for  a  number  of 
years  one  of  the  Aldermen  of  the  Borough  of  West  Chester. 
What  is  very  singular  there  are  05  years  difference  between 
his  oldest  and  youngest  daughter. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  17S6.  131 


29th 


At  the  close  of  the  poll  on  Thursday  evening  last  (27th 
inst)  it  appears  from  a  statement  of  the  votes  in  the  different 
wards,  that  the  following  gentlemen  are  elected  to  represent 
this  city  and  county  in  the  Assembly 


R.  C.  Livingston, 

552 

John  Ray,  .     .     . 

.     .     308 

William  Malcom, 

419 

Wm.  Denning,     . 

.     .     290 

Richard  Varick,  .     . 

393 

Evert  Bancker,    . 

.     .     274 

Alex.  Hamilton,  .     . 

332 

David  Brooks, 

.     .     262 

Nicholas  Bayard, 

312 

The  following  treatise  on  Paper  Money  will  be  acceptable 
on  account  of  its  brevity.  It  is  the  production  of  a  Dutch 
farmer. 

Money  is  Money, — and  Paper  is  Paper. 

.May  1st 

Rain  Water  Cisterns  made  of  the  Albany  pitch  pine  plank 
by  Gilbert  Giles,  an  ancient  cistern  maker,  in  Dover  Street, 
No  2.  near  the  Bank. 

Noah  Gardner,  has  removed  to  Queen  Street  No  28  where 
he  continues  Boot  and  Shoe  Making. 

2d 

The  destruction  of  a  part  of  this  city  by  fire  in  1776,  opened 
a  door  for  improvement.  Stimulated  by  the  example  of  Lon- 
don, upon  a  similar  occasion,  the  Corporation  apply  to  the 
Legislature ;  their  requests  are  complied  with  ;  two  streets 
heretofore  the  abode  of  dirt  and  diseases  are  to  be  widened 
and  thrown  into  one,  a  measure  which  would  have  contributed 
to  the  health  and  embellishment  of  the  town.  Some  old 
women  meet  scold  and  exclaim  against  the  profanity  of  ex- 
posing the  dark  recesses  of  Stone  Street  to  public  view,  and 
suffering  the  garish  sun  to  look  in  upon  the  hallowed  mys- 
teries of  Petticoat  Lane  :  The  magistrates  are  convinced  ;  they 
hang-  their  heads  ;  they  relinquish  their  scheme  with  as  much 
rapidity  as  they  embraced  it.  The  widest  and  best  situated 
street  requires  nothing  but  levelling  and  paving  to  be  the 
most  elegant  in  America ;  an  order  is  given  for  the  purpose, 
is  revoked  and  readopted ;  building  is  suspended  till  the 
pendulum  ceases  to  vibrate  :  some  penurious  citizens  exclaim 
against  the  expence,  it  is  determined  to  leave  Broadway  as  it 
is,  with  one  side  some  yards  higher  than  the  other  and  a 
pavement  promising  no  entertainment  either  to  man  or  horse. 


132  ANNALS  OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 

Robert  Stewart,  tobacconist  is  removed  from  Hanover 
Square  to  No  7.  in  Water  Street,  next  door  to  Samuel  Lon- 
don's printing  office. 

The  Sheriff's  office  is  removed  from  Beekman  Street,  to  No 
36  Water  Street,  three  doors  from  the  Fly  Market. 

The  Intelligence  Office  is  removed  to  No  23  Wall  Street, 
next  door  to  Water  Street. 

Connor,  Ladies  Hair  Dresser  from  London,  No  217  Queen 
Street,  nine  doors  from  the  corner  of  Maiden  Lane.  Cuts 
hair  according  to  the  London  taste.  He  recommends  to  the 
Ladies  his  Artois  Toupees  being  the  inventor  of  them,  can 
not  be  distinguished  from  the  natural  hair,  price  4  dollars 
each  ;  fashionable  dress  silk  cushions  4  shillings  each ;  combs 
and  cushions  for  the  back  of  the  head  4  shillings.  Ladies 
long  braids  two  dollars  and  curls  four  shillings  a  pair.  His 
balsamic  lip  salve  of  roses,  keeps  the  lips  from  chapping  and 
gives  them  a  beautiful  coral  red,  renders  them  smooth  and 
soft  and  leaves  a  delightful  odor  one  shilling  per  box,  His 
ointment  for  destroying  nits  and  vermin  in  the  hair  may  be 
used  with  safety. 

Shepard  Kollock  has  removed  the  office  of  The  N.  Y. 
Gazetteer  to  32  Maiden  Lane. 

Francis  Child  has  published,  to  be  continued  weekly,  The 
American  Price  Current,  containing  the  market  price  of  every 
commodity,  duties,  drawbacks,  price  of  American  stocks, 
marine  list,  ship  news,  sales  at  auction,  premiums  of  insur- 
ance, exchange  with  Europe  etc  etc.  The  whole  regulated  by 
the  assistance  of  several  Brokers  and  Factors. 

3d 

Theatre  this  evening.  Love  in  a  Village  and  Miss  in  her 
Teens. 

William  S.  Livingston  has  removed  from  No  52  in  Wall 
Street,  to  the  house  in  which  Gabriel  H.  Ludlow  formerly 
lived  No  50  in  Smith  Street,  fronting  Garden  Street,  com- 
monly called  the  old  Dutch  Church  Street. 

Electric  Machines  of  a  new  construction,  exceedingly  port- 
able and  convenient,  and  which  will  operate  in  the  most  un- 
favorable state  of  the  weather,  made  by  Christopher  Colles, 
at  his  Fig  blue  manufactory,  the  Lower  battery. 


FOR   THE   YEAR  1786.  133 

He  proposes  to  exhibit  a  variety  of  entertaining  electrical 
experiments  at  his  house  on  Tuesdays,  Thursdays,  and  Satur- 
days at  7  o'clock  in  the  evening.     Admittance  two  shillings. 

4th 

To  he  sold  three  and  a  half  lots  of  ground  in  Reades  Street 
forty  years  lease  to  run,  on  said  lots  is  a  dwelling  house,  one 
of  the  best  spermeceti  works,  consisting  of  a  large  and  spa- 
cious building,  and  utensils,  under  which  is  a  very  fine  cel- 
lar, which  will  hold  several  hundred  barrels,  and  is  so 
constructed  as  to  save  any  oyl  that  may  leak  apply  to  Manual 
Myers. 

5th 

Tlieatre  this  evening.  The  Constant  Couple  and  Rosina 
or  the  Reapers. 

To  be  sold,  an  elegant  Phaeton,  handsomely  ornamented, 
never  run,  apply  to  Elsworth's  Livery  Stables  in  Maiden 
Lane. 

Doctor  McKnight  is  removed  from  Maiden  Lane  to  No  17 
Great  Dock  Street. 

6th 

To  be  let  a  three  story  house  in  Water  Street  No  135  four 
doors  east  of  Peck  Slip,  also  a  large  store  on  the  Dock,  back 
of  the  house,  where  a  vessel  may  load  or  discharge,  likewise 
a  back  house  with  three  rooms,  all  with  fire  places,  enquire 
at  the  said  house  of  Joseph  Rose. 

Yesterday  the  legislature  adjourned  to  meet  again  in  Janu- 
ary next. 

8th 

Last  Tuesday  morning  (May  2d)  died  at  her  house  in 
William  Street,  Mrs  Anna  Maria  Schuiler,  widow  of  Dirck 
Schuiler,  aged  86  years  ;  and  was  on  Thursday  interred  in  the 
family  vault  in  the  new  Dutch  Church  yard.  She  left  no 
children  to  mourn  her  departure. 

In  the  Supreme  Court,  on  Saturday  last  the  following  judge- 
ments were  given,  John  McDermott  convicted  of  burglary 
and  larceny  to  be  hanged  on  the  second  of  June  next.  Mary 
Roe,  John  Smitli  and  Thomas  Roebuck  for  petit  larceny  to  be 
whipped  39  lashes  at  the  public  whipping  post,  between  the 
hours  of  9  and  12  o'clock.    David  Dickson  Hinds  convicted  of 


134  ANNALS  OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

obtaining  goods  on  false  pretences  to  hard  labor  in  the  Bride- 
well for  six  months.  David  Campbell  of  the  city  of  New  York, 
gentleman,  convicted  of  delivering  forged  notes,  to  pay  his 
debts,  knowing  the  same  to  be  forged,  to  pay  a  fine  of  £100 
and  to  be  imprisoned  for  six  months. 

Lately  arrived  in  this  city  from  Great  Britain,  a  gentleman 
of  good  character,  who  was  married  there  to  a  young  woman 
of  a  genteel  education  and  family  ;  by  whom  he  had  two 
lovely  children,  the  youngest  a  year  old ;  yet,  however, 
strange  and  unnatural  it  may  appear,  this  same  remarkably 
little  fair  woman,  left  her  tender  husband  and  infant  children, 
and  went  off  a  few  days  since  with  a  low  bred  clown,  a  hatter 
by  trade,  who  passed  by  the  name  of  Richard,  a  native  of 
Ireland,  who  'tis  said  has  a  wife  and  three  children  in  Phila- 
delphia. 

Theatre  this  evening.  The  Roman  Father  and  The  Devil 
on  Two  Sticks. 

To  be  let,  that  larg  store  house  leading  from  Duke  to  Mill 
Street,  now  occupied  by  Shaler  &  Sebor,  but  formerly  by 
Perry,  Hays  &  Sherbrooke  and  well  known  by  the  Connecti- 
cut, New  Jersey  and  North  River  traders.  Also  a  large  store 
house  adjoining  the  former  in  Mill  Street  apply  to  William 
Ustick  jun.  33  Queen  Street  or  to  Samuel  Canfield  No  48 
Little  Dock  Street. 

9th 

James  Giles  is  removed  to  No  58  Maiden  Lane  the  house 
lately  occupied  by  Isaac  Stoutenbergh. 

John  Treat  Cane  hath  removed  his  school  into  Wall  Street 
No  46  where  he  continues  to  teach  Reading,  Writing  and 
Vocal  Music  as  usual.  He  also  teaches  a  Morning  School, 
from  six  o'clock  to  eight  for  Young  Ladies. 

The  copartnership  of  McVickar  &  Cummings  is  dissolved. 
Nathan  McVickar  will  settle  accounts. 


10th 

On  Monday  evening  last  (May  8th)  was  married  Richard 
Variok,  Esq  Recorder  of  this  city,  to  Miss  Maria  Roosevelt, 
second  daughter  of  the  Hon  Isaac  Roosevelt,  of  this  city. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  135 

The  American  Price  Current  is  published  and  sold  by  Ae- 
neas Lamont,  at  the  intelligence  office  23  Wall  street,  price  to 
non  subscribers  One  shilling. 


11th 

The  Corporation  of  the  New  York  Hospital  are  requested 
to  meet  at  Bradford's  Coffee  House  on  the  16th  inst  to  choose 
Governors. 

Thomas  Allen,  book  binder  and  stationer,  has  moved  from 
No  32  Maiden  Lane  to  16  Queen  Street,  where  he  carries  on 
the  book  binding  business  in  all  its  branches,  particularly 
ruling  to  any  pattern  and  binding  merchants  accounts  books. 
He  has  for  sale  a  variety  of  books,  Bibles,  Prayer  and  Hymn 
books  etc. 

Genteel  bourding  and  lodging,  to  be*  had  at  No  47  Great 
Dock  Street,  the  second  door  from  the  War  Office. 

To  be  seen  at  the  house  of  Mr.  Clerk,  inn-keeper,  at  No  11 
Albany  Pier,  price  only  six  pence,  A  Wonderful  Creature  just 
arrived  from  Albany,  with  two  heads,  four  ears,  four  eyes,  two 
mouths,  and  two  tongues,  resembling  a  calf  s  ;  the  legs  and 
feet  resembling  a  cow's  ;  the  body  and  neck  those  of  a  horse, 
and  the  tail  like  that  of  a  panther. 

John  Battin  has  opened  a  Porter  House  and  Tavern  at  the 
sign  of  the  Blue  Bell  in  Slote  Lane,  where  gentlemen  may 
be  furnished  with  all  sorts  of  relishes,  and  with  good  accom- 
modations. 

Samuel  Campbell,  at  his  new  book  store  No  44  Hanover 
Square  corner  of  the  Old  Slip,  has  just  received  a  quantity  of 
Music.  A  collection  of  single  songs,  instructions  for  the  Ger- 
man flute,  lessons  for  the  harpis  chord  and  piano  forte,  glees, 
the  Hermit  by  Goldsmith,  overture  to  Rosina,  solos  for  the 
guitar,  Cymon  and  Iphiginia,  with  a  number  of  modern  songs 
amongst  which  are  the  following. 

Blow  high  blow  low,  Water  parted  from  the  Sea,  the  Re- 
lenting Sheperdess,  the  Siege  of  Gibraltar,  Through  the 
Wood  Laddie,  Jocky  Ball,  Mungo's  son  in  the  Padlock,  the 
Leaves  so  Green  O,  As  you  mean  to  set  Sail,  with  Horns  and 
with  Hounds,  the  Soldier  Tired,  Tell  me  Cruel  Cupid,  the 
Spinning  Wheel,  with  a  variety  of  others.     Likewise  a  few 


136  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

copies  of  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer  as  revised  by  the  Con- 
vention of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church. 


12th 

Theatre  this  evening.  The  Roman  Father  and  The  Regis- 
ters Office. 

John  Anstey,  British  Commissioner  to  enquire  into  the 
losses  of  Loyalists,  gives  notice,  that  he  will  receive  at  the 
claim  office  in  Broad  Street,  testimony  in  regard  to  the  cases 
of  Brig.  Gen.  Oliver  De  Lancey,  Isaac  Low,  Hugh  Wallace, 
Alexander  Wallace,  Col.  Beverly  Robinson  and  Col.  James 
De  Lancey. 

Gibbons,  farrier  from  London,  continues  to  cure  all  distem- 
pers incident  to  horses,  at  his  livery  stable  and  horse  hospital 
in  Golden  Hill  Street,  near  Gold  Street. 

Horses  bought  and  sold,  also  Horses  and  Chairs  to  let. 


13th 

Yesterday  arrived  the  ship  Betsey,  Capt  Watson  from 
London,  in  six  weeks  and  five  days,  with  passengers  Mr. 
Geyer  and  family,  Mrs.  Hays,  Mr.  Turnbull,  Mr.  Knox,  Mr. 
Jackson,  two  Mr  Kirkmans,  Mr.  Campbell  and  Mr.  Warns- 
ley.  Also  the  brig  Betsey,  Capt.  Mesnard  from  London  in 
six  weeks  and  five  days  who  brought  as  passengers  two  ac- 
tresses and  two  actors  to  join  the  old  American  Company 
here,  they  will  appear  at  the  Theatre  on  Wednesday  evening 
next. 

15th 

On  Wednesday  evening  last  (10th  inst)  departed  this  life 
in  ber  78th  year  Mrs.  Cornelia  Walton,  relict  of  the  late  Hon. 
William  Walton,  and  eldest  daughter  of  Doctor  William  Beek- 
man.  Though  childless  herself  there  are  many,  who  will  in 
her  death,  experience  the  loss  of  a  mother  ;  and  during  ber 
residence  in  the  Jersies  through  the  late  contest  her  benev- 
olence and  acts  of  charity  will  endear  her  memory.  On  Fri- 
day evening  her  remains  were  interred  in  Trinity  Church 
Yard,  in  the  family  vault,  where  her  husband  lay,  agreeable 
to  her  own  request. 

To  be  sold  at  Greenwich  this  day  the  household  furniture 
of  David  Campbell,  Esq,  likewise  all  his  farming  utensils. 


FOR  THE  YEAR   1736.  137 


To  be  sold,  two  lots  of  ground  at  White  Hall,  part  of  the 
estate  of  Col.  John  Moore,  deceased,  No  3  and  No.  4. 

lGth 

It  is  with  the  utmost  regret  that  we  acquaint  the  public 
with  the  death  of  the  celebrated  American,  Mrs.  Wright, 
occasioned  by  a  fall  in  returning  from  a  visit  to  our  ambas- 
sador, Mr.  Adams.  America  has  lost  in  her  a  warm  and  sin- 
cere friend,  as  well  as  one  of  her  first  ornaments  to  the  arts. 
Those  brave  fellows,  who  during  the  late  war  were  fortunate 
enough  to  escape  from  the  arms  of  tyranny  and  take  sanct- 
uary under  her  roof,  will  join  us  in  lamenting  her  loss  ; 
whilst  her  attachment  to  America  and  her  generous  attention 
to  the  prisoners  in  distress  will  render  her  regretted  and  her 
memory  revered  by  her  country. 

Henry  Stanton  of  Brooklyn,  has  removed  to  the  house 
formerly  occupied  by  David  Titus,  coach  maker,  where  the 
coach  and  chair  making  business  is  carried  on  in  all  its  va- 
rious branches.  He  accomodates  horses,  repairs  old  chairs 
and  has  horses  and  chairs  to  let. 


17th 

I.  M.  Cutting,  attorney  at  law,  has  opened  his  notary  pub- 
lic and  conveyancing  office  at  No  71  King  Street. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Isabella ;  or  the  Fatal  Marriage. 
Isabella  by  Mrs.  Kenna,  her  first  appearance  in  America. 
To  which  is  added  Miss  in  her  Teens. 

Randall,  Son  &  Stewarts  have  removed  their  Universal 
Store  from  No  10  Hanover  Square,  to  No  211  Water  Street 
where  they  have  for  sale  a  large  assortment  of  East -India  and 
European  Goods. 

18th 

John  R.  Gaine  Bookseller  of  No  44  Hanover  Square,  is 
now  removed  to  No  17  Water  Street,  nearly  opposite  the 
Coffee  House. 

The  office  of  Richard  Varick,  Esq.  Recorder  of  this  city, 
and  attorney  and  counsellor  at  law,  is  removed  from  No  46 
Great  Dock  Street,  to  No  52  Wall  Street,  nearly  opposite  to 

Pitts  Statue. 


138  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 


19th 

Carlile  Pollock  has  removed  his  insurance  office  to  No  139 
Water  Street. 

George  Pollock,  has  received  hy  the  last  ships  a  complete 
assortment  of  Irish  linens,  for  sale  at  his  store  193  Water 
Street. 

Thomas  Durie,  No  5  Great  Dock  Street,  has  for  sale  dry 
goods,  barley  in  kegs,  soap  and  candles  in  boxes. 

For  Philadelphia  the  sloop  New  York  Packet,  will  sail  in 
four  days,  John  Hyde,  master,  now  laying  at  the  upper  side 
of  the  Old  Slip. 

Theatre  this  evening.  The  Wonder  a  Woman  Keeps  a  Se- 
cret and  the  Citizen.  Mr.  Kenna  and  Mr.  I.  Kenna  make 
ther  first  appearance  in  America. 

20th 

Doctor  John  Kitterman  of  Rhinebeck  Flats,  having  leased 
his  house  at  that  place  for  a  stage  house,  has  removed  to  his 
house  in  Roosevelt  Street,  this  city,  where  he  may  be  seen 
on  business. 

Peter  Goelet,  at  the  Golden  Key,  No  48  Hanover  Square, 
has  just  imported  in  the  last  vessels  from  London  and 
Bristol. 

A  very  large  and  general  assortment  of  Ironmongery,  Cut- 
lery and  Hardware,  together  with  a  great  variety  of  other 
articles  for  country  stores  on  the  most  reasonable  terms. 
Also  a  consignment  of  bottled  Porter,  Bend  soul  Leather, 
Boot  Legs  &  Vamps,  &c.  which  he  will  sell  very  low  for 
cash. 

22d 

Several  of  the  citizens  to  the  disgrace  of  good  order  and 
common  decency,  erect  signs  and  show  boards  in  such  an 
extravagant  manner,  that  they  not  only  encroach  upon  the 
privileges  of  their  neighbors,  but  disgrace  and  deform  the 
police  of  the  city. 

Yesterday  arrived  the  British  packet  Cartaret,  Capt.  New- 
man in  42  days  from  Falmouth. 

George  Lewis  &  Co.  have  their  Printed  Calico  and  Trish 
Linen  warehouse,  at  33  Queen  Street,  between  Burling  and 
Beekman's  Slip. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1785.  139 

William  Seton  &  Co.,  at  ther  store  in  the  Sloat,  fronting 
Hanover  Square,  have  for  sale,  Florence  Oil,  soft  shelled  Al- 
monds, Zants  currants,  annised  and  senna,  manna,  French 
and  Italian  brandy.  Italian  liquers,  silks,  handkerchiefs, 
straw  and  chip  hats,  marble  chimney  pieces,  hearths  and 
flags,  marble  mortars.  Coarse  cotton  Stockings,  roll  brim- 
stone, Souchong  tea,  nails,  indigo,  deer  skins,  Newcastle 
coals. 

23d 

Lately  arrived  here  in  the  French  packet,  Col.  Hum- 
phreys, late  aid-de-camp  to  Gen.  Washington  and  secretary 
to  Mr.  Jefferson,  the  American  Ambassador  at  the  Court  of 
Versailles. 

To  be  sold  by  execution,  a  house  on  the  south  side  of  Eagle 
Street,  in  Third  Street,  occupied  by  Joseph  King,  the  house 
stands  in  the  street  and  the  purchaser  must  remove  it.  Also 
a  house  and  lot  on  south  side  of  Wall  street,  now  occupied  by 
Peter  Lawne,  with  all  the  right  and  title  of  said  Peter  Lawne, 
a  negro  man  named  Toney,  aged  27  years,  and  a  quantity  of 
household  and  kitchen  furniture,  plate  and  confectionary. 

M.  Willett,  Sheriff. 

Charles  Tawse,  organ  builder,  lately  arrived  in  this  city 
from  Britain,  builds  and  repairs  finger  and  barrel  organs,  he 
also  repairs  and  tunes  spinnets,  harpiscords,  piano  forte's  and 
guitars.     Orders  received  at  No  68  Frankfort  Street. 

24th 

To  be  sold,  145  acres  of  good  land  at  Bloomingdale,  about 
5|  miles  from  town,  bounded  northerly  by  land  of  Charles 
W.  Apthorpe,  easterly  by  the  Commons,  southerly  partly 
by  Apthorpe's  wood  land,  and  Philip  Kissick's  land,  and 
westerly  by  the  Bloomingdale  road.  It  has  a  farm  house 
large  barn  and  otber  buildings,  with  two  orchards.  Apply  to 
John  Kelly  16  Wall  Street  who  is  empowered  to  sell  the  same. 

Edward  Fogarty  has  opened  a  school,  in  Wall  Street  No  46, 
in  the  house  of  James  Van  Brakle,  where  youth  will  be 
taught  reading,  writing  arithmetic,  and  the  languages  if  re- 
quired. Hours  of  attendance  9  to  12  A.M  and  2  to  5  P.M. 
each  day.  At  other  hours  would  attend  a  Ladies  Boarding 
School,  or  families. 

Ludlow  &  Goold,  47  Wall  Street,  have  for  sale  Sugar, 
Brandy,  Indigo,  Coffee,  Teas,  Wines,  Copper  Indian  Kettles, 
Dry  Goods  etc  etc. 


140  ANNALS   OF  NEW  YORK   CITY 

William  Tapp  has  opened  an  office  at  G6  King  Street,  for 
settling  copartnership  accounts.  He  will  keep  merchants  or 
tradesmens  books  by  the  year.  He  can  accomodate  three  or 
four  young  gentlemen  with  boarding  and  lodging. 

Theatre,  this  evening.  The  Roman  Father  and  The  Poor 
Soldier. 

25th 

Jacob  Astor,  No  81,  Queen  Street,  two  doors  from  the 
Friends  Meeting  House,  has  just  imported  from  London.  An 
elegant  assortment  of  Musical  Instruments,  such  as  piano 
fortes,  spinnets,  piano  forte  guittars,  guittars,  hautboys,  fifes, 
the  best  Roman  violin  strings,  and  all  other  kind  of  strings, 
music  books  and  papers,  and  every  other  article  in  the  musical 
line,  which  he  will  dispose  of  on  very  low  terms  for  cash. 

The  office  for  the  settlement  of  the  accounts  of  the  Hospital 
and  Cloathing  Departments,  is  opened  at  No  58  in  King 
Street. 

John  Shaw  of  No  213  Water  Street  sells  Irish  linens,  to- 
bacco, Wines,  spirits,  ale,  chocolate,  sugars  etc  etc. 

John  and  Francis  Atkinson  of  No  223  Queen  Street,  offer 
for  sale  a  large  assortment  of  Dry  Goods. 

Thomas  Dodds,  organ  builder  and  musical  instrument 
maker  in  general,  has  removed  from  his  residence  near  tbe 
Bank,  to  No  7G,  next  to  the  Engine  house,  the  corner  of 
Cherry  Street. 

Columbia  College.  A  course  of  Lectures  on  Moral  Philoso- 
phy and  Geography,  which  will  continue  for  twelve  months, 
will  commence  on  Monday  next. 

The  firm  of  Hunter,  Oliver  &  Co.  is  dissolved,  the  lumber 
business  will  be  carried  on  by  Robert  Hunter. 

Cornelius  Bradford  and  Peter  Mackie,  executors  of  Mrs. 
Schyler,  offer  for  sale  the  estate  of  Dirck  Schyler,  deceased, 
and  his  widow  Anne  Mary  Schyler.  Houses  and  buildings 
on  the  lot  of  ground  corner  of  Maiden  Lane  and  William 
Street,  four  lots  in  Elizabeth  street  part  of  the  Bayard  Farm. 
The  purchaser  of  the  Maiden  Lane  property  may  be  accomo- 
dated with  the  Chocolate  Works  on  the  premises,  with  all  the 
apparatus  complete  consisting  of  two  mills,  pots,  pans  &c. 
also  2000  wt.  of  excellent  cocoa,  etc  etc. 


FOR   THE   YEAR   17S6.  141 


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Yesterday  sailed  the  Ann,  Capt.  Stephens  for  Liverpool 
with  passengers  Miss  Ashfield,  Mr  Van  Berkel,  Mr.  Jacob 
Markland  and  Lady,  Mr  and  Mrs.  Fleming  and  Family,  Mr. 
Palmer  and  son  and  Mr  McDonald. 

Theatre  this  evening.  The  School  for  Scandal  and  Cath- 
arine &  Petruchio. 

27th 

Yesterday  afternoon  arrived  the  ship  Edward,  Capt.  Cou- 
par,  in  35  days  from  London,  with  passengers  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Wardour,  Mrs.  Jarvis,  Don  Diego  Gardoqui,  son  of  the 
Spanish  Ambassador  in  this  city,  Mr.  Noble,  Mr.  Chew,  Mr. 
Shoomaker  and  Son,  Mr.  Rogers,  Mr.  Sellers,  Mr.  Cates, 
Doctor  Ruspini,  Mr.  Blackburn,  Mr.  Piccard,  Mr.  Copes,  Mr. 
Rennigall,  and  Mr.  Arnold. 

The  amateurs  of  music  will  receive  a  most  luxurious  treat 
on  Monday  at  the  Theatre,  as  we  are  informed  that  the  lady 
who  is  to  perform  Patty  in  the  Maid  of  the  Mill,  is  Miss.  Maria 
Storer,  so  justly  celebrated  for  her  musical  abilities. 

French  and  English  Boarding  School  opened  at  27  William 
Street,  within  five  doors  of  the  North  Church.  Each  young 
lady  to  bring  her  own  bed  and  bedding  and  chest  of  drawers. 
The  price  for  boarders,  55  pounds  and  5  pounds  entrance,  and 
all  masters  to  be  paid  by  their  parents  or  guardians. 

29th 

On  Wednesday  evening  (24th  inst)  was  married  Samuel 
Osgood.  Commissioner  of  the  Treasury  Board  to  Mrs.  Frank- 
lin, widow  of  Walter  Franklin,  late  an  opulent  merchant  of 
this  city.  The  lady  is  possessed  of  every  amiable  accomplish- 
ment, added  to  a  very  large  fortune. 

Theatre.  Mr.  Henry's  night,  The  Maid  of  the  Mill,  not 
acted  here  in  13  years  Patty  for  this  night  only  by  a  gentle- 
woman, Mr  Henry  will  recite  The  Shadows  of  Shakespeare, 
to  close  with  Daphne  &  Amintor,  never  before  acted  in 
America.     Daphne  by  the  gentlewoman  who  performs  Patty. 

30th 

St  Peters  Church,  to  be  built  by  contract.  Any  master 
Carpenter  or  Mason  willing  to  undertake  the  building  of  said 


142  ANNALS  OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

Church  may  see  the  proposals  and  plans  by  applying  to  Lynch 
&  Stoughton  No  9  Princess  Street. 

Jacob  Sarly  has  removed  from  193  Water  Street,  to  Front 
Street,  formerly  called  Hunter's  Quay,  next  door  to  Gouver- 
neur  &  Kembles,  where  he  has  for  sale,  Dry  Goods  and 
Hardware. 

Robert  and  Peter  Bruce,  No  3  Front  Street,  below  the 
Coffee  House,  have  for  sale,  Wines,  Sugars,  Cheese,  Barley, 
Pork,  Mess  Beef  etc  etc. 

31st 

On  Monday  evening,  for  the  benefit  of  Mr.  Henry,  not- 
withstanding the  inclemency  of  the  weather,  there  was  as 
numerous  and  respectable  an  audience  as  ever  we  remember 
to  have  seen  in  this  city,  above  two  hundred  persons  went 
away  finding  it  impossible  to  gain  admission.  The  perform- 
ance of  the  Maid  of  the  Mill  gave  general  satisfaction — all  the 
performers  exerted  themselves  in  a  particular  manner,  but 
we  should  do  great  injustice  to  the  abilities  of  Miss  Maria 
Storer,  if  we  did  not  remark  that  her  singing  is  truly  masterly, 
infinitely  beyond  any  thing  ever  heard  on  this  side  the  Atlan- 
tic, her  voice  is  harmony  itself  ;  to  be  equalled  only  by  her 
refined  ear  and  great  taste  ;  her  performance  was  both  chaste 
and  judicious ;  she  seems  not  only  to  have  made  singing,  but 
speaking  her  particular  study.  Her  adoption  of  different 
dresses  were  elegantly  characteristic  of  approved  judgment 
and  fancy.  The  after-piece  shewed  her  knowledge  of  the  vis 
comica,  and  was  received  with  unbounded  applause. 

Col.  Humphreys  who  lately  arrived  from  France,  brought 
with  him  a  number  of  elegant  swords,  made  by  order  of  Con- 
gress to  be  presented  for  acts  of  heroism  and  valour  in  the 
late  revolution.  Col.  Willettour  present  sheriff,  received  one 
of  the  swords,  as  an  honorable  token  of  his  services,  particu- 
larly for  his  conduct  and  bravery  in  a  successful  sally  on  the 
enemy  investing  Fort  Schuyler. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  nallnm's  Night.  The  Tempest 
to  conclude  with  a  grand  masque  of  Neptune  &  Amphytrite, 
to  which  will  be  added  The  Poor  Soldier. 

June  1st 

It  is  highly  diverting,  to  observe  the  manoeuvres  of  our 
modern  highlife-below-stairs  in  the  city.  The  air  of  impor- 
tance and  self-sufficiency,  the  forbidding  shrug  of  the  larboard 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  143 

shoulder,  the  clean  turn  upon  the  heel,  the  significant 
whistle,  with  a  gate  betokening  surprise,  or  an  impetuous 
staring  in  the  face,  are  now  the  rage  of  our  houses  of  public 
rendezvous.  An  American  must  be  possessed  of  head,  nose, 
mouth,  chin,  body  &  leg,  of  just  such  dimensions  ;  he  must 
be  dressed  according  to  such  a  taylor's  mode  ;  he  must  possess 
the  graces  and  have  a  good  stock  of  impertinence,  if  he  would 
avoid  these  disgusting  receptions  from  the  rabble  of  exotics 
that  surround  him. 

Query,  whether,  were  there  free  female  seminaries  estab- 
lished, the  expences  of  which  to  be  paid  by  a  general  tax, 
the  minds  of  these  greatest  ornaments  to  creation,  and  only 
sources  of  domestic  happiness,  would  not  be  led  from  the 
baneful  study  of  external  decorations,  to  the  more  heavenly 
employment  of  increasing  their  stock  of  useful  knowledge, 
and  improving  that  proportion  of  natural  genius  which  is  the 
simple  gift  of  nature. 

Gentlemen  who  have  goods  on  board  the  Edward,  from 
London,  are  requested  to  get  permits  for  them  that  they  may 
be  landed. 

Francis  I'Ans,  No  51  Broad  Street  has  imported  a  choice 
variety  of  Paris  millenry  goods. 

2d 

The  public  are  cautioned  against  a  gang  of  robbers  and 
sharpers,  which,  we  are  informed  from  good  authority,  have 
arrived  in  this  city  from  Philadelphia  within  a  few  days. 
We  are,  however,  happy  in  assuring  the  public,  that  through 
the  activity  of  several  of  the  peace  officers  of  this  city,  several 
of  them  have  been  already  taken  up,  and  are  now  in  confine- 
ment. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  Wolls's  night .  The  Suspicious 
Husband.  Between  the  play  and  entertainment  will  be  sung 
a  Roundelay  and  Chorus,  in  honor  of  American  Indepen- 
dency, written  by  a  gentlemen  of  this  city.  To  which  will 
be  added  Midas. 

Robert  Hodge,  No  38  Maiden  Lane,  three  doors  from 
Queen  Street,  has  imported  a  choice  collection  of  Books, 
Bookbinding  performed  with  neatness. 

D  N.  Dubey  is  authorized  to  settle  the  accounts  of  the 
partnership  ot*  Dubey  &  Co.  Frederick  Divoux. 


144  ANNALS  OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

3d 

It  is  said,  that  several  horses  from  the  southward  are  ex- 
pected to  meet  at  our  races,  on  the  fifth  of  July,  in  competi- 
tion for  the  prize  of  one  hundred  guineas  ;  and  a  number  of 
an  inferior  force,  are  prepared  for  the  plates  on  the  succeed- 
ing days.  The  Bowery  Course  is  again  to  be  the  field  of 
action. 

A  correspondent  recommends  the  following  method  for  ex- 
tinguishing great  fires  ;  into  a  pump  containing  fifty  or  sixty 
pails  of  water,  put  eight  or  ten  pounds  of  brine,  or  pot-ash. 
The  water  so  impregnated  will  undoubtedly  stop  the  progress 
of  the  greatest  conflagration. 

5th 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  Wignell's  night.  The  Conscious 
Lovers,  Harlequin's  Invasion  of  the  Realms  of  Shakespeare, 
etc  etc. 

James  Griffiths,  of  No  201  Water  Street,  has  prime  Antigua 
Sugar  and  Rum  for  sale. 

John  Donnan,  keeps  a  wholesale  and  retail  grocery  store 
at  No  216  Queen  Street,  near  the  Fly  Market. 

6th 

John  Woodward,  at  his  Vendue  and  Commission  Store  No 
45  Maiden  Lane,  has  sales  by  auction  of  Dry  Goods. 

Cottle,  upholster  from  London,  on  Barclay  Street  No  120, 
makes  all  sorts  of  beds,  matresses,  festoon  window  curtains, 
bed  furniture  with  dome  testers  and  feather  voyses,  festoon 
or  plain  ;  also  French  chairs,  sofas,  couches,  easy  chairs,  Wind- 
sor chairs,  back  stools,  Venetian  shades  and  spring  blinds. 
Paper  hangings  put  up  after  the  best  manner. 

7th 

Theatre,  this  evening,  Mr.  Harpers  night.  King  Lear,  to 
which  will  be  added  A  Scots  Pastoral  called  Patie  and 
Roger  ;  or,  the  Gentle  Shepherd. 

8th 

Monday  last  (5th  inst)  being  the  birth  day  of  His  Britannic 
Majesty,  Mr.  Temple,  his  consul  general  in  these  States,  gave 
an  elegant  entertainment  upon  the  occasion,  at  which  wero 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  145 

present  his  Excellency  the  President  and  others  of  Congress, 
the  Secretary  for  Foreign  Affairs,  the  Secretary  at  War,  the 
Foreign  Ministers  residing  at  New  York,  several  of  his  said 
Majesty's  officers,  and  other  gentlemen  of  the  first  distinction 
in  this  State. 

Doctor  John  Bard,  has  removed  from  No  5  Golden  Hill 
Street  to  No  15  King  Street,  the  house  formerly  occupied  by 
Doctor  Bayley. 

Ladies  and  Gentlemen  may  he  supplied  with  Ice  Creams 
every  day,  at  the  City  Tavern,  by  their  humble  servant 

Joseph  Corre. 

Moran,  tailor  and  habit  maker,  from  Dublin,  late  from 
London,  at  No  43  Wall  Street.  He  has  lately  conducted  busi- 
ness for  one  of  the  principal  taylors  in  London. 

9th 

Sunday  last,  about  eleven  o'clock  at  night,  as  a  gentleman 
was  returning  home,  he  was  accosted  by  about  six  persons  of 
a  very  suspicious  appearance,  who  commanded  him  to  stand  ; 
but  he,  impelled  by  fear  made  off  with  all  possible  speed, 
and  was  fortunate  enough  to  reach  in  safety  the  house  of  an 
acquaintance  that  was  near  by,  when  the  villians,  who  had 
closely  pursued  him  made  a  retreat.  There  is  no  doubt  but 
that  the  villains  are  part  of  the  gang  mentioned  on  the  2d 
inst. 

Frederick  Jay,  sales  at  auction,  of  dry  goods  at  No  11 
Queen  Street. 

Theatre  this  evening,  the  Suspicious  Husband  and  The 
Poor  Soldier. 

10th 

Died  at  his  house  in  Nassau  Street  yesterday,  in  an  ad- 
vanced age,  the  Hon.  Alexander  M'Dougall,  Esq.  one  of  the 
Senators  for  the  Southern  District  of  this  State,  and  late  a 
Major  General  in  the  Army  of  the  United  States. 

James  W.  Depeyster  &  Co.  No  174  Queen  Street  have  im- 
ported an  assortment  of  dry  goods,  Holland  sheeting  and 
Holland  Geneva  in  cases,  and  a  quantity  of  best  Holland  pow- 
der in  quarter  casks. 

The  public  is  informed  that  the  stages  with  the  mails  leave 
New  York,  Albany,  Hartford  and  Boston,  every  Monday, 
Wednesday  and  Friday  mornings,  return  Tuesday,  Thursday 


146  ANNALS   OP  NEW  YORK  CITY 

and  Saturday  evenings ;  they  perform  to  and  from  each  of 
the  above  places  in  two  days.  This  certain  easy  and  speedy 
mode  of  travelling,  the  proprietors  flatter  themselves  will 
claim  the  attention  and  encouragement  of  the  public  in  gen- 
eral as  the  roads  are  dry  and  thoroughly  repaired,  better  than 
ever  before  was  known  to  any  of  the  above  places.  The  wag- 
gons and  horses  are  in  excellent  order  and  repair ;  good  inns 
are  now  established,  with  proper  accommodations,  &c.  The 
stages  will  in  future  start  precisely  at  4  o'clock,  and  to  pre- 
vent disappointment  it  will  be  necessary  for  passengers  to 
have  their  names  and  baggage  left  at  the  office  the  evening 
previous  to  starting,  at  No  73  Broadway,  corner  of  Little 
Queen  Street  opposite  the  City  Tavern,  where  every  attention 
will  be  given.  Receipts  given  and  received  for  all  baggage 
sent  by  the  stages,  a  way  bill  will  also  be  given. 

12th 

On  Saturday  last  (10th  inst)  was  married  in  Elizabeth  Town, 
N.  J.  at  Abbissinia,  the  seat  of  James  Rickets,  Esq.  by  the 
Rev.  Mr.  Lynn,  the  Hon.  William  Houston,  Esq.  member  in 
Congress  for  the  state  of  Georgia  and  son  of  the  late  Sir 
Patrick  Houston,  Bart,  to  Miss  Bayard,  daughter  of  Nicholas 
Bayard,  Esq.  of  Bayard's  Hill. 

Yesterday  the  remains  of  Major  General  McDougall  were 
interred  in  the  old  Presbyterian  Church  Yard  ;  with  all  the 
respect  and  honor  due  so  great  and  distinguished  a  character. 
The  Cincinnati,  and  the  Clergy  preceded  the  corpse  and 
mourners,  the  Marine  Society,  the  Members  of  Congress, 
Foreign  Ministers,  and  a  very  numerous  and  respectable 
concourse  of  citizens,  formed  a  grand  procession  to  the  Church 
yard,  during  which  minute  guns  were  fired. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mrs.  Morris's  Night.  The  Belle's 
Stratagem  with  an  olio  called  Harlequin's  Invasion. 

Mr.  Reignagle,  member  of  the  Society  of  Musicians  in  Lon- 
don, gives  lessons  on  the  Harpsicord,  Piano  Forte  and  Violin. 
He  is  preparing  for  a  public  concert. 

13th 

On  Thursday  evening,  (8th  inst)  was  married  by  the  Rev. 
James  Wilson,* Mr  Donald  Fraser,  of  this  city,  school  master, 
to  Miss  Jannet  Grant,  daughter  to  Mr.  John  Grant.  The  lady 
is  possessed  of  many  accomplishments  to  render  the  marriage 
state  happy. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  147 

The  assignees  of  Elizabeth  and  Grove  Bend  are  under  the 
necessity  of  postponing  the  dividend  intended,  as  there  is  a 
suit  depending  in  Chancery  respecting  the  said  estate. 

14th 
Receipt  for  making  a  Modern  Fashionable  Lady.  Two 
pounds  of  cork,  five  yards  of  whalebone,  one  pound  of  hair, 
six  pounds  of  wool  or  cotton,  two  drams  of  white  lead  and 
half  a  dram  of  rouge.  These  with  a  proper  quantity  of  bones 
for  the  skeleton,  and  a  little  flesh  and  blood  for  the  muscles 
&c.  with  a  skin  of  a  mouse  for  eye  brows,  one  pound  of  pow- 
der and  half  a  pound  of  pomatum,  will  complete  the  business. 

John  Porterfield's  wife  Catherine,  having  eloped  and  be- 
haved herself  in  a  drunken  and  scandalous  manner,  he  will 
pay  no  debts  of  her  contracting. 

Bruster  &  Cheeseman  having  dissolved  partnership,  James 
Bruster  will  carry  on  the  ship  wright's  business,  as  usual  and 
may  be  found  at  Stephen  Crossfield's  house,  opposite  to  Doc- 
tor McCreas. 

To  be  sold  to-morrow  by  the  Sheriff,  an  undivided  part  of 
three  lots  adjoining  each  other,  on  the  south  west  side  of 
Maiden  Lane,  on  which  are  two  dwelling  houses  and  a  store 
house,  and  are  bounded  north  easterly  by  Maiden  Lane,  and 
lying  between  the  dwelling  house  and  ground  of  Mrs.  Eliza- 
beth Moone  and  ground  belonging  to  Mr.  Dudley. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mrs  Harper's  Night.  The  Rivals 
never  performed  here,  and  the  comic  opera  of  The  Padlock. 

15th 

To  be  sold  at  public  auction  by  Viner  Van  Zandt,  at  Corre's 
Taven  on  the  17th  inst.  a  capital  and  well  chosen  collection 
of  French,  Italian,  Flemish  and  Dutch  Paintings,  mostly  in 
good  preservation,  consisting  of  the  works  of  the  following 
esteemed  Masters,  viz  : — 

Old  Frank,  Van  Dyke,  De  Witt, 

Rubens,  V.  Bloomer,  Schultz, 

Van  Noors,  Stenwyck,  Savary, 

Steins,  Carlo  Flori,  Boucher, 

Guido,  Van  Boom,  Van  Leyden, 

Tenier,  R.  Savary,  Tischbien, 

Poussin,  Van  Brogel,  A.  Bloemar,  &c. 

In  this  collection  there  are  several  good  paintings — The 
Adoration  of  the  Eastern  Sages — Our  Saviour,  by  Guido  ;  and 
many  rare  and  valuable  landscapes. 


148  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 


16th 


Theatre  this  evening,  a  Comedy  called,  The  Wonder  a 
Woman  Keeps  a  Secret.  To  which  will  be  added  High  Life 
below  Stairs. 

The  partnership  of  Lawrence,  Ellison  &  Co.  is  dissolved, 
payments  to  be  made  to  William  Lawrence  No  108  Water 
Street. 

Cary  Dunn,  gold  and  silver  smith,  has  removed  from  the 
corner  of  Crown  Street,  to  the  adjoining  corner  of  Maiden 
Lane  and  William  Street,  No.  31. 

17th 

Last  Tuesday  (13th  inst)  the  Convention  of  the  Episcopal 
Church,  met  at  St.  Pauls,  when  they  elected  the  Rev.  Samuel 
Prevost,  A.M.  and  Rector  of  the  Church  of  Englaud  in  this 
City,  to  proceed  for  London,  with  their  recommendation,  ad- 
dressed to  the  Archbishops  and  Bishops,  and  requesting  their 
consecration  of  him  to  the  See  of  New  York. 

19th 

Died  on  Thursday  the  15th  inst.  after  a  long  illness,  Col. 
William  Palmer,  of  Bath  in  North  Carolina ;  and  on  Friday 
evening  his  remains  were  interred  in  St.  Paul's  Church  Yard. 

Saturday  evening  an  attempt  was  made  to  rob  the  shop  of 
Mr.  Montgomery,  watch  maker,  in  Wall  Street.  They  forced 
down  the  shutter  at  the  lower  end  of  the  window,  and  took 
out  a  pane  of  glass,  by  which  means  they  reached  in,  but 
fortunately  there  was  nothing  of  value  which  they  could  get 
at,  as  Mr.  Montgomery  has  always  made  it  a  practice  to  take 
the  watches  out  of  the  shop  at  night.  They,  nevertheless, 
thought  they  had  made  a  great  booty  by  carrying  away  five 
or  six  lead  watches  which  hung  in  the  window  by  way  of 
ornament.  Mr.  Montgomery  offers  a  reward  of  Twenty  dol- 
lars for  the  arrest  of  the  villains. 

John  Hunt,  has  removed  to  No  22  Great  Dock  Street  where 
he  has  for  sale  imported  dry  goods  etc. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  Wool's  Night.  Love  in  a  Vil- 
lage with  the  masque  of  Comus. 

20th 
Notice  is  given  by  the  Office  of  Claims  in  Broad  Street,  that 
the  claims  upon  the  British  Government  by  the  following 
persons  will  be  heard 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  149 

William  Bayard,  Esq.  Lt.  Col.  John  Harris  Cruger,  Sir  Jolm 
Johnson,  Lt.  Gen.  William  Tryon,  Abraham  Cuyler,  George 
Duncan  Ludlow,  Rev  Dr.  Charles  Inglis,  Robert  Hoakesly, 
John  Cumming,  Capt  John  Munro,  Mary  McAlpin  widow, 
David  Matthews  Esq.  Lieut  Dennis  Carlton,  Rev.  John  Doty, 
Daniel  Hammill,  Capt.  William  Houghton,  Lieut  Hugh  Fraser, 
William  Friend,  John  Lewis,  William  Ryan,  Mary  Swords, 
widow,  Samuel  Burke  and  Benjamin  White  uff. 

A  Crocodile.  This  Crocodile  was  caught  lately  at  Sea,  and 
presented  to  John  Chace,  in  Duke  Street,  directly  opposite 
Mr.  Hayman  Levy's,  where  this  amphibious  Monster  is  to  be 
seen  alive,  at  the  small  price  of  six  pence  for  a  grown  person, 
and  three  pence  for  a  youth.  The  people,  gratifying  their 
curiosity  at  a  small  price,  will,  at  the  same  time  do  singular 
help  to  a  distressed  man  ;  who  served  with  reputation  in  the 
Continental  Army  during  the  late  war. 

21st 

The  Tavern  Keepers  harvest  will  soon  commence  in  this 
city,  as  the  comedians  are  going  to  visit  the  southward,  the 
young  and  the  idle  will  naturally  resort  to  the  taverns  and 
tipling  houses. 

The  round  hat  with  the  broad  satin  band  and  large  rose,  is 
all  the  rage  in  New  York  at  present,  and  Lalor's  cut  and 
shape  seems  to  take  the  lead  of  all  others. 

We  hear  that  John  R.  Livingston,  Esq  of  this  city,  is 
appointed  Secretary  to  his  Excellency  the  President  of  Con- 
gress. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  and  Mrs  Kenna's  Night.  The 
Grecian  Daughter,  to  which  will  be  added  The  Old  Maid. 

22d 

Married  on  Sunday  last,  at  Elizabeth  Town,  Mr.  George 
Joy,  merchant  of  this  city,  to  Miss  Mary  Ann  Jelf,  an  amiable 
an  accomplished  young  lady  of  that  place. 

Last  week  died,  at  near  seventy  years  of  age,  Capt.  Thomas 
Greenel,  a  native  of  this  State,  who  during  the  last  war,  was. 
Captain  of  the  Ship  Congress ;  and  on  Friday  his  remains 
were  interred  in  St.  Paul's  Church  yard,  attended  by  his  re- 
lations, the  gentlemen  of  the  Vestry,  a  number  of  the  Marine 
Society,  and  a  numerous  procession  of  our  respectable  in- 
habitants. 


150  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

On  Monday  last,  a  young  lad,  the  son  of  Mr.  Bramble  in 
King  street,  was  drowned  as  he  was  bathing  in  the  North 
River. 

Isaac  Brinckerhoff  No  8  Coenties  Slip,  has  for  sale,  a  likely 
Negro  wench  aged  33  years,  with  her  female  child,  about 
two  years  old,  also  a  smart  Negro  boy,  twelve  years  of  age. 

Last  evening  a  huge  raft  of  spars  and  timber,  belonging  to 
Mr.  Rutgers,  went  adrift  with  near  a  dozen  men  and  two 
boats,  from  the  East  river  out  to  sea  ;  it  went  with  such  ra- 
pidity past  Murray's  Wharf,  that  by  running  foul  of  a  brig  at 
said  wharf,  it  carried  away  a  fast,  and  instantly  winded  the 
vessel.     It  is  feared  at  least  the  raft  will  be  lost. 

23d 

Members  of  the  Cincinnati  Society  are  notified  to  meet  at 
Corre's  Tavern,  at  ten  o'clock  on  the  morning  of  the  fourth 
of  July  next. 

24th 

On  Monday  evening  was  married  by  the  Rev.  James  Wil- 
son, Mr.  William  Wilson,  of  this  city,  merchant  to  Miss  Agnes 
Ann  Kerr,  daughter  of  Samuel  Kerr,  also  of  this  city,  mer- 
chant. 

26th 

We  hear  that  to-morrow  afternoon  near  Bayard's  house,  in 
the  Bowery,  a  curious  wager  will  be  determined,  whether  a 
man  in  forty  five  minutes,  can  collect  and  deposit  in  a  basket, 
one  hundred  eggs  laid  in  a  right  line,  at  the  distance  of  one 
yard  from  each  other ;  so  that  he  goes  for  the  first  egg  200 
yards,  for  the  second  egg  198,  and  in  the  same  proportion  for 
the  rest ;  the  whole  distance  for  gathering  the  eggs,  being  five 
miles  and  1300  yards.  As  the  country  adjacent  is  beautiful 
at  this  season  of  the  year,  and  the  distance  from  town  only  a 
pleasant  walk,  much  company  is  expected  on  the  occasion. 

TJieatre  this  evening.  Miss  Tuke's  Night.  A  Tragedy 
called  Tamerlane  the  Great,  at  the  end  of  the  play,  The 
Picture  of  a  Play  House,  or  Buck  have  at  ye  All,  to  conclude 
with  The  Poor  Soldier. 

The  character  of  the  Subscriber  having  been  publicly  de- 
famed, on  Thursday  and  Saturday  last,  in  Child's  news- 
paper ;  in  order  to  vindicate  himself,  he  is  under  the  dis- 
agreeable necessity  of  submitting  the  outlines  of  his  case  to 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  151 

public  consideration.  He  declares  that  on  the  first  day  of 
February,  1782,  he  was  lawfully  married  in  Inverary,  in 
Argyleshire,  in  Great-Britain,  to  Mary  Windham  Burdett ; 
that  they  have  happily  lived  together  until  the  month  of 
April  last,  and  that  he  has  had  two  children,  a  boy  and  a 
girl,  who  reside  with  him — That  Richard  Qui  rick  who  now 
stiles  himself  Richard  Richards  Cusiac,  found  means  to  se- 
duce his  said  wife,  and  caused  her  to  elope  with  him  from 
her  husband  to  Philadelphia,  in  April  last — That  the  sub- 
scriber being  informed  that  he  had  returned  to  this  city, 
caused  him  to  be  arrested  for  the  lawless  inroad  he  had  made 
in  the  peace  of  his  family — That  although  he  has  not,  nor  is 
it  possible  he  should  ever  again  receive  this  unfortunate 
woman  ;  he  conceives  it  a  duty  he  owes  to  the  community 
and  himself,  to  punish  Quirick,  in  order  that  happier  fami- 
lies may,  by  this  public  example,  be  preserved  from  similar 
attempts  of  unprincipled  men.  Andrew  Picken. 

27th 

Samuel  Ogden,  No  14  Water  Street,  has  for  sale,  iron  of  all 
kinds,  castings,  mill  work  etc  of  American  manufacture. 

John  Woods,  attorney  at  law  No  135  Queen  Street  has  for 
sale,  a  new  house  with  a  brick  front  in  King  George  Street, 
with  eight  rooms,  a  good  kitchen  and  yard,  with  a  large  bake 
house.     He  has  also  money  to  loan  on  mortgages. 

28th 

On  Friday  next  will  be  held  the  quarterly  examination  of 
Columbia  College  grammar  school ;  where  all  who  wish  to 
judge  of  the  progress  made,  are  requested  to  attend.  The 
examination  in  Latin  will  commence  at  eleven  o'clock  in  the 
forenoon.  The  orations  will  be  delivered  at  five  o'clock  in 
the  evening. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Kenna's  Night.  The 
Grecian  Daughter,  to  which  will  be  added  The  Duce  is  in 
Him. 

29th 

To  be  sold,  at  the  auction  room  of  McFarran  &  Dunlap, 
No  259  Queen  Street  a  large  assortment  of  dry  goods  and  cut- 
lery ware. 

Sithes,  made  by  E.  Hammond,  sold  only  at  No  61  Water 
Street,  near  Beekman's  Slip,  being  the  best  in  America. 


152  ANNALS  OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

Hubert  Van  Wagenen  &  Son,  No  2  Beekman  Slip  have  for 
sale  a  general  supply  of  ironmongery,  cutlery  &c. 

30th 

Yesterday  morning  a  woman  who  lives  at  the  upper  end  of 
Queen  Street,  and  who  hut  the  evening  before,  had  been 
paying  her  devotions  at  Hymen's  altar,  rose  up  from  her 
nuptial  bed,  in  seeming  very  good  humour,  walked  very  de- 
liberately to  a  back  house  in  the  yard,  and  fixing  a  rope  to  a 
cross  beam,  suspended  herself  by  the  neck— in  which  dread- 
ful plight  she  was  a  few  minutes  after  discovered  by  her 
husband.  A  physician  being  brought,  he  was  so  fortunate  as 
to  recover  her. 

Great  preparations  are  making  for  the  celebration  of  the 
Fourth  of  July,  which  happens  on  Tuesday  next. 

We  are  glad  that  a  subscription  is  at  last  set  going  for  the 
improvement  of  the  lower  end  of  Wall  Street.  We  hope  the 
citizens,  and  particularly  the  auctioneers,  who  would  receive 
so  much  benefit  from  the  improvement,  will  add  their  names 
to  the  list  open  at  the  Coffee  House. 

In  Common  Council  the  28th  of  June,  1786,  the  following 
order  was  agreed  upon  for  celebrating  the  Fourth  day  of  July 
next,  being  the  Anniversary  of  the  Independence  of  the 
United  States. 

At  Sunrise,  the  day  to  be  announced  by  a  display  of  colours, 
a  discharge  of  thirteen  cannon  in  front  of  the  Alms-house 
and  the  ringing  of  the  public  bells  in  the  city  for  one  hour. 

At  12  o'clock  there  will  be  a  procession  from  the  City-hall 
down  Broad-street,  and  thence  through  Queen-street  to  the 
residence  of  his  Excellency  the  Governor,  who,  accompanied 
by  the  Lieutenant  Governor,  the  Chancellor,  Judges  of  the 
Supreme  Court,  and  the  other  State  Officers,  will  join  in  the 
procession:  Which  will  then  proceed  to  the  residence  of  his 
Excellency  the  President  of  the  United  States  Congress,  where 
the  compliments  of  the  day  will  first  be  paid  to  his  Excellency 
the  President,  by  his  Excellency  the  Governor,  accompanied 
by  the  Lieutenant-Governor,  Chancellor,  Judges  and  other 
State  officers,  and  afterwards  by  the  Mayor,  in  the  name  of 
the  citizens — The  procession  will  then  proceed  by  way  of 
Beekman-street  and  the  Broad-way,  to  the  city  tavern,  where 
a  collation  will  be  provided. 

At  the  commencement  of  the  procession  from  the  City-hall, 
all  the  bells  will  ring  and  continue  for  two  hours,  on  the  ar- 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1736.  153 

rival  of  the  procession  at  the  city  tavern,  there  will  a  discharge 
of  13  cannon,  and  at  sun-set,  another  discharge  of  13  cannon 
to  close  the  day. 

Order  of  the  Procession.  1st.  City  Watchmen,  2d.  Mar- 
shals of  the  city,  3d.  Constables,  4th  Engineers  and  the 
several  companies  of  firemen,  5th.  Sherriff,  Coroner  and 
Sheriffs  Deputies,  6th.  City  Clerk  and  Chamberlain,  7th.  As- 
sistants, 8th.  Aldermen,  9th.  Mayor  and  Recorder.  10th. 
Officers  of  the  Chancery,  Supreme.  Exchequer  and  Admiralty 
Courts,  11th.  Counsellors  and  Attornies  at  law,  12th.  Secre- 
tary of  the  State,  Treasurer,  Attorney-General,  Surveyor- 
General,  Auditor  and  Collector,  13th.  Judges  of  the  Admiralty 
and  Probate  Courts,  14th.  Judges  of  the  Supreme  Court,  15th. 
Chancellor,  16th.  Governor  and  Lieutenant-Governor,  17th. 
Clergy,  18th.  Officers  of  the  late  Army,  19th.  Citizens. 

On  account  of  the  danger  of  fire,  there  will  be  no  illumina- 
tions, bonfires  or  fire  works  of  any  kind  in  the  evening. 

July  1st 

Last  Thursday  (29th  ult.)  died  at  his  house  on  Broadway, 
after  a  long  illness  John  Van  Cortlandt,  Esq.  a  much  respected 
and  valuable  inhabitant  of  this  city ;  and  on  Friday  his  re- 
mains were  attended  by  a  numerous  procession  of  his  re- 
lations and  friends  to  the  burying  vault  belonging  to  the 
family. 

3d 

The  delivering  orations  by  the  students  in  the  College 
Hall,  is  postponed  till  Wednesday  next,  at  four  o'clock  in  the 
afternoon. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  Morris's  Night.  Alexander  the 
Great  with  Neck  or  Nothing. 

Ten  Dollars  Reward.  Run  away  from  the  subscriber,  on 
Tuesday  last,  a  Mulatto  Fellow  named  Jim,  about  five  feet 
nine  inches  high,  of  a  downcast  look,  thick  lips  and  broad 
shouldered,  much  addicted  to  liquor,  and  whether  drunk  or 
sober  very  silent ;  had  on  when  he  went  away,  a  tow  cloth 
trowsers  and  shirt,  and  a  blue  cloth  coat. 

Bowery,  July  1.  1786.  Petrus  Stuyvesant. 

Died  yesterday  in  this  city,  Mrs.  Mary  Clarkson,  the  ami- 
able consort  of  Gen.  Matthew  Clarkson  of  Flatbush,  and 
daughter  of  John  Rutherfurd  Esq,  to  day  her  remains  will 
be  interred  in  the  family  vault  in  Trinity  Church  yard. 


154:  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

4th 
The  auspicious  morn  again  is  come, 

The  glorious  day  of  freedom's  birth, 
Sound,  sound  the  trumpet,  beat  the  drum, 
Let  joy  abound  and  social  mirth. 

Now,  huzza  each  free-born  son, 
Huzza  for  peace  and  Washington. 

Cape  of  Good  Hope  wines,  to  be  sold  by  Andrew  Morris, 
tallow-chandler,  No  70  Little  Dock  Street,  second  door  west 
of  the  Exchange. 

Wanted,  a  woman  of  good  character,  that  is  a  compleat 
cook,  and  understands  washing,  to  whom  Five  Dollars  a 
month  will  be  given. 

Theatre  this  evening.  The  Tragedy  of  Alexander  the 
Great,  or  the  Rival  Queens  and  a  Comedy  called  Neck  or 
Nothing.     There  will  be  a  play  each  evening  of  the  Races. 

5th 

Yesterday  the  Fourth  of  July  was  celebrated  here  with 
every  demonstration  of  joy.  In  the  evening  there  was  a 
brilliant  and  ingenious  display  of  fire  works  on  Governor's 
Island,  which  afforded  a  beautiful  prospect  to  a  great  con- 
course of  citizens  assembled  on  the  battery.  To  morrow  we 
hope  to  give  our  readers  a  full  and  particular  detail  of  the 
celebration. 

John  Ferrers  at  his  store,  No  20  Great  Dock  Street  has  a 
great  variety  of  dry  goods  and  ironmongery  for  sale. 

William  Strangman,  has  removed  bis  glass  store,  to  No.  2 
in  the  Fly  Market. 

6th 

On  Monday  at  the  Court  of  Sessions,  an  action  was  brought 
by  the  executors  of  Mr.  Neet  of  the  city  of  London,  merchant 
against  Mr.  Sands  of  this  city,  merchant,  for  a  debt  contracted 
previous  to  the  late  war  for  upwards  of  £1200,  with  interest 
thereon  from  the  commencement  of  the  war  to  this  time. 
Whether  the  British  shall  be  paid  interest  monies  during  the 
war,  a  time  when  the  principal  could  not  be  paid,  being  a  ques- 
tion of  no  small  importance  to  the  merchants  of  this  and  the 
American  States,  was  warmly  debated  by  the  counsels  of 
both  parties,  and  after  a  hearing  of  twelve  hours,  the  jury 
brought  in,  as  their  judgment,  that  Mr.  Sands  should  not  pay 
said  interest. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  155 

On  Tuesday  last,  the  Anniversary  of  American  Indepen- 
dence was  qelebrated  here  with  every  demonstration  of  joy. — ■ 
The  morning  was  ushered  in  by  a  discharge  of  thirteen  can- 
non, and  the  ringing  of  all  the  city  bells  ;  at  twelve  o'clock 
a  procession  moved  from  the  City-Hall  to  the  house  of  his 
Excellency  the  President  of  Congress,  where  his  Excellency 
the  Governor,  attended  by  the  Lieutenant-Governor,  the 
Chancellor,  Judges  and  the  other  State  officers,  with  his  Honor 
the  Mayor,  and  Corporation,  the  Marine  Society,  and  the 
Chamber  of  Commerce,  presented  the  compliments  of  the 
day.  They  afterwards  proceeded  to  the  City-tavern,  attended 
by  a  numerous  concourse  of  citizens,  and  partook  of  a  cold 
collation,  provided  for  them  by  the  Corporation.  The  day 
was  spent  in  great  festivity,  and  closed  with  the  firing  of 
cannon. 

Fire-works  having  been  prohibited  by  the  city  council,  a 
number  of  gentlemen  retired  to  Governor's  Island  in  the 
evening,  from  whence  they  exhibited  some  brilliant  pieces  of 
artifice  which  highly  entertained  a  concourse  of  citizens  of 
both  sexes  assembled  on  the  battery.  And,  to  conclude  the 
festivity,  the  ingenious  managers  of  our  theatre,  Messrs. 
Hallam  and  Co.  exhibited  a  piece  of  transparent  painting, 
which  is  thus  described.  Two  double  columns  of  the  Corin- 
thian order,  one  on  each  side  of  a  monument,  at  the  upper 
part  of  which  was  wrote,  in  eligible  characters,  the  illustrious 
names  of  Warren,  Montgomery,  Mercer,  and  Wooster,  under 
these  a  spread  eagle,  with  a  sword  in  one  claw,  and  13  arrows 
in  the  other,  and  the  label  Liberty  proceeding  from  his  bill, 
next  the  names  of  the  still  living  American  magnaninimous 
heroes,  Washington,  Greene,  Knox,  and  Wayne  ;  on  the  upper 
extremity  of  the  monument  were  two  angels,  and  a  flame  issu- 
ing heaven-ward ;  at  the  foot  were  affixed  on  each  side,  the 
genii  of  Agriculture  and  liberty,  and  in  the  centre  between 
them,  thirteen  stars  in  a  circle.  On  the  foot  of  the  right 
pedestal  are  three  sheaves,  and  on  the  left  a  ship  under  full 
sail. 

The  anniversary  meeting  of  the  Society  of  the  Cincinnati 
was  also  held  at  Corre's  tavern,  on  the  4th.  inst  in  com- 
memoration of  the  day,  when  the  Hon.  Baron  de  Steuben, 
was  elected  President,  the  Hon.  Philip  Schuyler,  Esq.  Vice 
President,  Philip  Van  Cortlandt,  Esq.  Treasurer,  and  Robert 
Pemberton,  Esq.  Secretary  of  the  Society  for  the  ensuing 
year. 

An  elegant  oration  suitable  to  the  occasion  was  delivered 
by  Col.  Hamilton,  and  an  address  by  Col.  Walker,  greatly 


156  ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

pleasing  to  a  crowded  audience.  The  Society  dined  together 
at  four  o'clock,  after  which  the  following  toasts  were  drank, 
under  a  discharge  of  thirteen  cannon. 

1.  The  United  States  in  Congress. 

2.  His  most  Christian  Majesty. 

3.  The  United  Netherlands. 

4.  The  friendly  powers  in  Europe. 

5.  Governor  and  State  of  New  York. 

6.  Our  brethern  in  the  United  States  and  in  France. 

7.  The  glorious  and  immortal  memory  of  all  who  have  fall- 
en in  defence  of  the  liberties  of  America. 

8.  May  the  powers  of  Congress  be  adequate  to  preserve  the 
general  Union. 

9.  The  17th  of  October,  1777. 

10.  The  19th  of  October,  1781. 

11.  The  fair  friends  of  the  Cincinnati. 

12.  George  Washington,  Esq.  the  President  of  the  Society. 

13.  The  Day. 

The  greatest  harmony  and  decorum  was  observed,  the  day 
was  happily  spent,  and  at  the  early  hour  of  eight  in  the  even- 
ing the  company  broke  up. 

O  Yes!  O  Yes! — This  is  to  give  notice  to  all  lovers  of 
cruelty  and  promoters  of  misery,  that  yesterday  was  begun 
on  the  Maiden  Head  race  ground,  in  the  Bowery,  which  will 
continue  for  several  days  to  come,  the  high  blood  sport  of 
Horse  Racing.  This  cannot  but  give  delight  to  every  breast 
thoroughly  divested  of  humanity — music,  curses,  and  impre- 
cations, will  resound  from  tent  to  tent,  by  both  male  and  fe- 
male, so  that  this  pastime  must  be  greatly  approved  of  by 
such  as  have  no  reverence  for  the  Deity,  nor  feeling  for  his 
creatures. 

7th 

Theatre  this  evening.  Love  in  a  Village  and  Miss  in  her 
Teens. 

To  be  leased  for  13  years,  24  lots  in  the  Bowery,  contiguous 
to  the  house  formerly  Delancey's.  Apply  to  Cornelius  Ray., 
No  49  Smith  Street. 

The  sale  of  the  remaining  unsold  lots  on  the  estate  of  the 
late  James  De  Lancey,  Esq  will  be  on  Monday  the  10th  inst 
at  the  Coffee  House,  by  the  Commissioners  of  Forfeitures. 

New  York  Races.  Last  Wednesday  began  the  sport  over 
Maidenhead  Course,  when  the  plate  was  Avon  by  the  famous 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  157 

little  Cub  mare,  beating  the  tough  old  gelding  Sloven,  at  two 
heats  ;  the  first  was  well  disputed,  the  second  with  more 
ease. 

On  Thursday 

The  horse  Herod Ill 

Smiling  Ball         .         .         .         2     3 
Jack  of  Diamonds        .         .         3|2 
and  on  Friday 
The  horse  Figure  ....         1     1 

Eegulus       ....         2    2 
Smiling  Ball         ...         3     drawn 
Each  day  there  were,  as  usual,  several  matches  run  by 
inferior   horses,  &c.   which    afforded  much  sport  to  a  very 
numerous    appearance    of  Company,    in    uncommonly  fine 
weather. 

10th 

Died  on  Friday  last  (7th  inst.)  Mrs.  Catharine  Bodlow,  con- 
sort to  Mr.  Henry  Bedlow. 

TTieatre,  this  evening,  the  last  week.  Miss  Storer's  Night. 
A  comic  opera  never  performed  here,  called  The  Duenna 
with  Daphne  &  Amintor,  to  which  will  be  added  additional 
songs. 

11th 

A  quarterly  meeting  of  the  New  York  Marine  Society  was 
called  last  evening  at  the  Coffee  House  but  no  quorum  was 
present. 

Chocolate,  made  and  sold  by  James  Lamb,  at  No  87  Fair 
Street,  corner  of  Dutch  Street.  Also  a  salve  commonly 
known  by  the  name  of  Mrs.  Jandin's  Salve,  its  usefulness 
has  been  known  in  this  city  near  a  century  ;  it  is  made  up  in 
rolls,  two  shillings  each. 

12th 

The  comedy  of  As  You  Like  It,  is  to  be  performed  on  Fri- 
day evening  next  for  the  benefit  of  Mr  Biddle.  And  for  the 
friends  in  the  upper  regions,  the  risible  entertainment  of 
Flora  or  Hob  in  the  Well  will  be  given. 

13th 

James  Griffiths  and  Caple  Colburn  have  formed  a  partner- 
ship to  carry  on  the  Vendue  and  Commission  business,  at  No 
201  Water  Street,  next  door  to  the  Coffee  House. 


158  ANNALS   OP  NEW   YORK  CITY 

The  creditors  of  Peter  Nestele  and  George  Knox,  are  re- 
quested to  meet  at  the  tavern  of  Walter  Hyer  in  Nassau 
Street. 

William  McMullen  gives  notice  that  his  wife  Catharine  has 
eloped,  and  that  he  will  pay  no  debts  of  her  contracting. 

14th 

On  Tuesday  evening  last  a  great  number  of  people  assem- 
bled in  the  Bowery  Lane  to  gratify  their  curiosity  in  the 
science  of  ballooning.  About  sunset  the  aerostatical  genius 
finished  the  inflation  ;  when  to  his  utter  confusion,  and  the 
no  small  disappointment  of  the  spectators  he  was  unable  to 
raise  it  five  feet  above  the  earth,  although  himself  and  three 
more  kept  shoving  it  with  their  hands  a  considerable  time, 
till  at  last  it  overset,  and  immediately  went  off  infumo,  which 
excited  the  laughter  of  some,  and  the  chagrin  of  others ;  one 
gentleman  of  the  latter  class,  unable  to  brook  the  disappoint- 
ment, discharged  his  ire  on  the  head  of  the  aeronaut,  by 
dusting  his  hair  with  his  cane,  to  the  no  small  diversion  of 
the  numerous  spectators.  They  not  considering,  that  the 
Prince  of  the  Power  of  the  Air,  being  perhaps  fearful  that  the 
ingenious  artist  intended  to  invade  his  dominions,  determined 
to  put  him  out  of  countenance,  by  oversetting  the  balloon,  and 
burning  it  to  ashes. 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  Biddle's  Night.  As  you  Like 
It  and  Flora,  or  Hob  in  the  Well 

15th 

A  grand  concert  of  vocal  and  instrumental  music  will  be 
given  at  the  Assembly  Rooms,  Broadway  on  Tuesday  the  18th 
inst.  under  the  direction  of  Mr.  Ileignagle,  the  vocal  parts  by 
Miss  Maria  Storer.  To  begin  at  seven  o'clock.  Tickets  nine 
shillings  each. 

17th 

Theatre  this  evening.  Mr.  Morris  Night.  The  School  for 
Scandal  with  Bucks  have  at  ye  all,  to  conclude  with  The  Two 
Misers. 

De  La  Mater  and  Hutton  deal  in  public  securities  at  No  3G 
Water  Street,  near  the  Fly  Market. 

Thomas  Maule,  No.  40.  Hanover  Square,  has  for  sale  dry 
goods,  cutlery,  hardware,  jewelry,  etc. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  17S6.  159 


18tll 

Just  imported  and  for  sale  by  S.  Loudon,  the  European 
magazines  to  April  1786. 

Mr.  Reignagle  continues  to  teach  the  Piano  Forte  and 
Singing,  and  will  remain  in  the  city  till  the  first  of  October. 

19th 

Jeremiah  Trouson,  Daniel  M'Cormick,  Christopher  Colles, 
Richard  Colles  and  James  Penny,  creditors  of  John  Colles 
petition  that  he  may  be  discharged  under  the  insolvent  act. 

■20th 

The  very  small  mouth  which  every  species  of  the  whale 
has  been  furnished  with  by  nature,  the  very  largest  ever  yet 
seen,  never  possessing  a  throat  capable  of  receiving  a  man's 
arm,  philosophers  have  been  induced  to  think  this  could  not 
be  the  animal  within  whose  belly  the  prophet  Jonah  spent 
three  days  and  three  nights  ;  but  as  philosophers  seldom  de- 
stroy one  hypothosis  without  raising  another,  it  has  been 
imagined  that  a  shark  must  have  received  Jonah,  when  thrown 
overboard.  A  little  attention  to  the  natural  history  of  the 
shark  race  proves  clearly  that  learned  men  can  at  times  write 
very  great  nonsense  ;  for  when  sharks  seize  their  prey,  they 
always  crush  it  with  their  sharp  teeth,  and  besides  the  stom- 
ach possesses  such  corrosive  quality  as  even  to  digest  bones  in 
twenty  four  hours.  The  history  of  Jonah  is  open  to  opinion 
still. 

21st 

Wednesday  last  arrived  the  French  packet  Le  Courier 
V Orient,  Capt  Joubert,  passengers  the  Hon.  Mr.  Letombe, 
consul  general  for  the  Eastern  States  Brig  Gen  Duplessis,  the 
Marquis  de  Chappedelaire,  Mr  Lacaze,  and  Dr.  Rodgers.  In 
the  Antelope  packet  came  passengers,  Miss  Clow  and  Mr  Clow, 
Col.  Hastings,  Capt  Kemble,  Capt.  Phillips,  Capt.  Pheltha 
and  Mr.  Van  Pradelles. 

Theatre  this  evening,  the  last  night.  Mr.  and  Mrs  Har- 
per's night.     Alexander  the  Great,  and  The  Poor  Soldier. 

22d 

Yesterday  died,  aged  about  65  years,  Mr.  Robert  Murray, 
of  the  house  of  Messrs.  Murray,  Sansom  &  Co.  one  of  the 
most  eminent  merchants  of  this  city,   where  he  had  many 


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years  distinguished  himself  in  the  character  of  a  very  respect- 
able citizen,  and  an  useful  member  of  Society. 

A  few  days  since  a  fine  boy,  about  10  years  of  age,  the  son 
of  Mr.  Richard  Kipp,  upholsterer,  in  Wall  Street,  playing  at 
the  Oswego  Market,  was  terribly  wounded  by  a  flesh  hook, 
which  put  an  end  to  his  life,  by  bringing  on  the  putrid  fever. 

24th 

The  British  packet  Portland,  Capt  Sampson  Spargo,  will 
sail  with  the  mail  for  Falmouth,  on  Wednesday  the  second  of 
August. 

On  Friday  last,  died  very  suddenly,  in  the  72d  year  of  his 
age,  Mr.  John  Livingston,  of  this  city  merchant. 

The  creditors  of  William  Vanderlocht,  are  requested  to 
meet  at  the  Coffee  House,  this  day. 

To  be  sold,  at  auction  that  valuable  lot  of  land,  late  the 
property  of  Abraham  Cock,  deceased,  situated  between  Man- 
gle Minthorne's  and  Peter  Stuyvesants  estates  fronting  the 
Bowery,  containing  eight  acres.  On  the  premises  a  brick 
house,  two  story  high,  fruit  trees  and  the  whole  inclosed  in 
good  fence,  the  crop  of  grass  for  the  present  season  is  already 
sold  for  thirty  pounds.  Apply  to  Mangle  Minthorne  or  Joseph 
Jadwin,  Executors. 

25th 

The  ship  Anne  &  Susan,  Capt  Chevers,  from  Newry,  with 
Irish  linnen,  arrived  in  the  port  on  Friday,  alter  a  passage  of 
57  days.  Out  of  the  above  vessel  landed,  in  perfect  health, 
40  passengers,  most  industrious  mechanics  and  husbandmen, 
wearied  with  unavailing  toil  at  home,  desirious  to  participate 
the  blessings  of  freedom  in  a  country  where  sober,  honest 
industry  is  sure  of  reward. 

Theatre,  the  season  closed  on  Friday  evening  last,  with  the 
benefit  to  Mr.  and  Mrs  Harper,  though  the  evening  was  sul- 
try the  house  was  well  filled.  We  are  informed  the  company 
purposes  affording  us  one  half  the  ensuing  winter  season. 

20th 

It  is  curious  to  observe,  a  certain  enormity  which  is  chiefly 
in  use  among  the  politer  and  better  bred  people  of  this  city, 
which  is  tin;  ceremonies,  bows,  curtisies,  whisperings,  smiles, 
winks,  nods  and  other  agreeable  salutations,  which  take  place 


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in  almost  every  public  resort ;  the  church  itself  is  not  free 
from  this  ridiculous  custom.^ 

To  be  sold,  a  complete  French  Encyclopedic,  well  bound 
in  58  volumes  quarto,  price  32  guineas. 

A  Billiard  Table  to  be  sold  by  Henry  Shrupp,  No  4  Beaver 
Street. 

To  be  let,  132  lots  in  the  Out  Ward,  enquire  of  David  C. 
Franks  No.  73  Broadway. 

Samuel  Kempton,  No  197  Water  Street  near  the  Coffee 
House,  makes  Measures  according  to  a  late  Regulation. 

27th 

At  the  Assembly  Rooms  in  Broadway  this  evening  at  eight 
o'clock,  Mrs  Kenna  will  deliver  a  Lecture  on  Hearts,  the 
paintings  of  hearts  to  be  exhibited  in  the  course  of  the  lect- 
ure, are  done  by  an  eminent  artist.     Admittance  six  shillings. 

Rudolph  H.  Van  Dorsten,  No  6.  Queen  Street  has  imported 
from  Amsterdam,  Holland  Gin. 

28th 

Our  emission  of  Paper  Money  has  at  length  made  its  much 
wished  for  and  long  wanted,  appearance,  to  the  universal 
satisfaction  of  the  citizens ;  and  in  all  parts  of  the  city  bears 
the  sterling  mark,  and  is  received  by  all  ranks  with  the 
greatest  readiness  and  alacrity. 

Isaac  Gouverneur,  Jr  surviving  partner  of  the  firm  of  Cur- 
son  &  Gouverneur,  has  assigned  to  Nicholas  Low,  in  trust  for 
the  creditors,  all  the  estate,  property  and  effects  of  said  firm 
in  every  part  of  the  world  except  the  State  of  New  York. 

Thomas  Allen  of  16  Queen  Street,  has  imported  from  Am- 
sterdam, an  elegant  assortment  of  Quills. 

29th 

If  there  are  Englishmen  whose  attachment  to  the  laws  of 
Bacchus,  obliges  them  to  make  frequent  meetings  over  old 
London  porter,  and  Madeira,  they  should  always  carry  with 
them  the  reflection  that  in  a  republican  government,  there 
are  songs  which  may  please  their  palates,  and  be  grating  to 
the  ears  of  freemen.  A  company  lately  spending  the  even- 
ing in  one  of  the  upper  rooms  at  the  Coffee  House;  in  the 


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height  of  their  mirth  and  loyalty,  broke  out  with  "Rule 
Britannut"  a  song  very  ridiculous  in  a  country  like  this, 
where  their  armies  were  conquered,  and  their  nation  de- 
feated. Whenever  it  may  again  please  them  to  sing  the 
same  ditty,  they  had  better  alter  the  chorus,  and  instead  of 
bawling 

Rule  Britannia,  Britannia  rule  the  waves, 
Britons  never  will  be  slaves. 
To  sing  it  thus 

Poor  Britannia,  Britannia  wave  the  rules; 
Britons  ever  will  be  fools  !  ! 

31st 

The  partnership  of  Murray,  Sansom  &  Co.  is  dissolved  by 
the  death  of  Robert  Murray.  John  Murray  is  the  only  person 
in  America  authorized  to  settle  their  affairs.  Business  will 
be  transacted  as  usual  under  the  firm  of  Murray  &  Sansom. 

Jacob  and  Philip  Mark,  have  imported  from  Amsterdam, 
an  assortment  of  dry  goods,  for  sale  at  their  store  No.  1G  Great 
Dock  Street. 

John  Donnan,  has  removed  his  cheap  grocery  store  from 
216  Queen  Street,  to  that  commodious  new  store  on  Cruger's 
Dock,  corner  of  the  Old  Slip. 

Pewter  wine  measures  made  by  Henry  Will,  at  No.  3  Water 
Street. 

Theatre.  The  public  are  respectfully  informed,  the  ship 
which  is  to  carry  the  baggage  of  the  Old  American  Company, 
being  detained  a  few  days  longer  than  was  expected  ;  at  the 
desire  of  several  ladies  and  gentlemen,  there  will  be  a  per- 
formance at  the  Theatre  on  Wednesday  evening  next  Aug.  2d. 
viz: — Douglas,  and  the  Registers  Office,  end  of  the  play  by 
desire  Hippesley's  Drunken  Man. 

August  1st 

Daniel  McCormick,  informs  the  public,  that  the  funds  in 
his  hands  belonging  to  the  Society  for  Promoting  Useful 
Knowledge,  amounting  to  $765  and  32  cents,  was  deposited 
Feb  24  1785,  in  the  Bank  of  New  York,  subject  to  the  order 
of  the  Society. 

David  Franks  &  Co.  have  opened  a  conveyancing  and  ac- 
countants office,  at  No  24  Water  Street,  next  duor  to  Mr. 
Childs  printing  office. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1780.  163 


2d 


On  Monday  (31st  ult)  arrived  after  a  short  passage  of  46 
days,  the  ship  Harbinger,  Capt.  Wardell,  from  Bristol,  in 
which  came  passengers,  Henry  Cruger,  Esq,  a  member  of  the 
British  parliament,  and  three  of  the  children  of  his  brother, 
Nicholas  Cruger,  Esq,  Moses  Franks,  Esq  second  son  of 
David  Franks,  Mr  Gwynn  &c  &c  &c. 

The  ship  Golden  Rule,  James  Nicholson,  master  will  take 
freight  to  any  port  in  Europe.  Apply  to  the  Captain  on  board 
at  Murray's  Wharf,  or  to  William  Neilson  No  40  Great  Dock 
Street. 

3d 

On  Thursday  the  25th.  ult.  was  married  in  Boston,  Thomas 
Lindall  Winthrop,  Esq.,  to  Miss.  Temple,  daughter  of  the  Hon. 
John  Temple,  Esq.  His  Britannic  Majesty's  Consul  General, 
residing  in  this  city. 

On  Tuesday  last  a  boy,  playing  on  Commissary's  Wharf, 
fell  into  the  river  and  was  drowned. 

Mr.  Bidree,  from  Paris,  has  opened  a  Fencing  School,  at 
the  house  of  Charles  Frederick  Weissenfels,  on  Corporation 
Dock,  next  door  to  Joshua  Pell's  grocery  store.  Terms.  Two 
guineas  for  the  first  month  ;  one  to  be  paid  at  the  entrance, 
the  other  at  the  expiration  of  the  month  ;  and  one  guinea  for 
every  succeeding  month.  A  single  lesson  will  be  given  for 
two  shillings. 

4th 

M.  Mary,  born  and  educated  at  Paris,  and  late  instructor 
to  the  University  at  Cambridge,  will  open  a  French  School,  at 
Mr.  Hardie's  No.  3  Little  Queen  Street,  next  Monday  7th 
instant. 

Mr.  Griffiths  has  provided  an  elegant  room  for  his  Dancing 
School,  in  the  centre  of  the  city,  next  door  to  the  corner  of 
Wall  and  Smith  Street,  No.  10. 

5th 

On  Thursday  evening  last,  (3d  inst)  was  married  by  the 
Rev.  Mr.  Moore  ;  Mr.  John  Powell,  clerk  in  the  Custom 
House,  to  Miss.  Elenora  Brandon,  of  this  city,  a  union  that 
promises  a  lasting  felicity. 

John  Turner,  Jr.  of  No  7  William  Street,  offers  for  sale 
European  and  India  Goods. 


164  ANNALS  OP  NEW   YORK  CITY 

Sigismund  Hngget,  lias  removed  from  1G1  Queen  Street,  to 
No  47  Broadway,  between  John  Street  and  Maiden  Lane, 
where  he  translates  and  teaches,  English  French,  Dutch  and 
German,  he  teaches  also  land  surveying  and  drawing  of  plans. 
Lodging  and  Board  well  calculated  for  Foreign  Gentlemen, 
to  he  had  at  his  house  upon  reasonable  terms. 

7th 

No  Money !  is  the  cry  of  every  class  of  citizens,  yet  how 
well  conduct  and  appearances  coincide  with  the  exclamation, 
every  person  of  observation  may  be  convinced.  Inspect  the 
dress  of  male  and  female,  observe  their  manner  of  living, 
view  them  rushing  into  every  scence  of  amusement  and  dissi- 
pation, and  ask  yourself  the  question,  how  this  mode  of  living 
can  be  carried  on  without  money  ?  Frugality  is  fled  from 
among  us  ;  some  of  our  rulers  set  the  example  of  extrav- 
agance— and  every  class  of  citizens,  rapidly  follow.  Estab- 
lished Clubs  are  daily  meeting,  when  the  invention  is  racked 
for  delicacies,  where  with  to  fill  the  luxurious  board  !  Trades 
mens  bills  are  disregarded,  and  the  knocker  often  proclaims 
a  dun,  which  upon  every  principle  should  be  discharged. 
But  the  necessitious  tradesman  may  call  again  ;  the  cash  is 
expended.  Yet  station  yourself  at  the  door  of  any  public 
amusement,  and  you  will  find  these  very  characters  crowding 
to  see  exhibitions  which  can  only  give  a  momentary  pleasure. 
Deluded  metropolis,  how  is  your  virtue  fallen  ?  Shake  off 
your  infatuation  ere  it  be  too  late  ;  receive  discarded  econ- 
omy and  frugality  with  cheerfulness  and  delight,  an  in  their 
company  exert  yourselves  to  regain  lost  possessions,  that  tbe 
gloomy  state  of  bankruptcy  may  be  a  stranger,  and  content- 
ment, sufficiency  and  happiness  ensue. 

The  members  of  the  N.  Y.  Society  for  Promoting  Useful 
Knowledge,  are  requested  to  meet  at  the  Coffee  House  on 
Wednesday  evening  next,  at  seven  o'clock,  Samuel  Bard, 
Secretary. 

Oothout  &  Dumont,  No  13  Smith  Street,  have  imported 
from  Holland,  England  and  Ireland  choice  dry  goods. 

Daniel  Parker,  has  opened  at  1G  Princess  Street,  ascivenns 
and  accountants  office,  also  a  furnished  room  to  let,  and 
boarding  for  one  or  two  gentlemen. 

All  persons  indebted  to  the  estate  of  John  Van  Winckel 
brick  Layer  deceased,  are  requested  to  make  payment  to  Mary 

Van  Winckel. 


FOR   THE   YEAR   17Sfi.  1G5 


8th 


Musical  Instruments  repaired  and  tuned  by  George  Uls- 
lioefer  in  William  Street,  No  38. 

Ten  Dollars  reward,  run  away  from  Nathaniel  Smith,  per- 
fumer No  185  Queen  Street,  an  Irish  Redemptioner,  pur- 
chased but  about  a  fortnight  ago.  he  came  over  from  Newry, 
in  the  ship  Ann  &  Susan,  Capt.  William  Chivers.  He  speaks 
and  looks  very  morose  and  clownish,  his  name  is  John  Me- 
giness,  and  is  about  27  years  of  age,  about  5  feet  11. inches 
high,  not  lusty,  but  stout  and  well  made,  stoops  a  little,  has  a 
very  down  look,  is  much  freckled,  his  hair  of  a  common 
light  brown,  inclinable  to  sandy,  combs  it  down  on  the  fore- 
head, cut  short  at  the  ears,  and  ties  it  behind,  has  a  red 
beard.  He  had  on  a  blue  sailors  jacket  lined  with  white,  a 
check  shirt  and  white  Russia  duck  trousers,  a  red  and  white 
cotton  handkerchief  round  his  neck,  a  pair  of  light  blue 
worsted  stockings  all  new,  a  silk  waistcoat,  narrow  striped 
orange  color  and  black  hat,  but  faded  being  pretty  much  worn  ; 
a  pair  of  brogues,  round  oval  buckles  single  rimmed,  plated 
on  copper.     He  is  supposed  to  have  gone  to  New  England. 

9th 

To  be  sold,  a  brick  house  in  Cherry  Street,  No  2G,  sixteen 
feet,  eight  inches  in  front  and  rear,  and  in  length  100  feet, 
with  a  good  garden. 

Scriba,  Schroppel  &  Starman,  No  17  Queen  Street,  have  for 
sale,  Brandy,  Wines,  Coffee,  Smoking  tobacco,  iron,  dry  goods 
etc.  also  a  quantity  of  Sarsaparilla. 

Garret  Sickels,  boot  and  shoe  maker,  has  removed  from 
his  old  shop,  at  Burling  Slip,  to  the  corner  of  Beekman  Slip, 
facing  Col.  William  Malcom's,  in  the  house  formerly  occupied 
by  Mr.  Youle. 

William  Mooney,  upholsterer,  at  his  furniture  ware  house, 
Nassau  Street,  has  for  sale,  looking  glasses,  Wilton  carpets, 
hair  trunks,  and  of  paper  hangings  a  most  beautiful  assort- 
ment, with  handsome  festoon  borders. 

10th 

On  Tuesday  the  4th  of  July,  was  married  in  Newbern, 
North  Carolina,  Capt.  Stephen  Tinker,  of  this  city,  to  Mrs. 
J.  Pasteur,  the  worthy  and  respected  relict  of  Major  W. 
Pasteur    of  that  town. 


1GG  ANNALS  OF  NEW  YORK   CITY 

On  Monday  the  31st  nit.  was  married  in  Washington 
County,  Maryland,  Major  General  Horatio  Gates,  to  Miss. 
Mary  Vallance  ;  a  lady  most  deservedly  distinguished  for  her 
good  sense,  liberal  education,  and  amiable  disposition,  with 
a  handsome  fortune. 

11th 

A  few  counterfeits  of  the  bills  of  credit,  issued  by  this 
State,  have  been  detected  in  this  city,  they  were  stolen  from 
the  printing  office,  by  John  McClaughry,  an  apprentice  to 
Samuel  Loudon,  and  signed  by  him.  The  amount  stolen  was 
only  six  pounds,  all  of  which  was  recovered. 

12th 

Mrs.  M.  Scott,  has  opened  a  school  at  No  1.  corner  of 
Smith  and  Duke  Street,  for  the  instruction  of  young  ladies  ; 
in  needle  work  and  netting,  spelling  correctly,  and  reading 
grammatically,  with  its  proper  pronunciation ;  and  particular 
attention  will  be  paid  in  forming  the  manners,  and  improv- 
ing the  morals,  of  those  tender  minds  committed  to  her  care, 
for  those  who  desire  to  be  taught  writing,  a  proper  master 
will  attend  three  days  in  the  week. 

To  be  sold,  that  valuable  plantation,  three  and  a  half  miles 
from  New  York,  whereon  Matthew  Hopper  now  lives,  con- 
taining about  fifty  acres,  situated  on  the  banks  of  the  North 
River,  adjoining  the  land  of  John  Leake,  Esq.  There  are  on 
the  premises  a  good  stone  dwelling  house,  a  good  orchard. 
The  place  in  point  of  situation  is  exceeded,  by  none  on  the 
island. 

Mr.  Coffey,  has  removed  his  grammar  school  to  No  21 
Smith  Street,  where  he  instructs  youth  in  the  Greek  and 
Latin  languages.  As  his  school  is  patronized  by  gentlemen 
of  the  first  literary  abilities  in  this  city,  he  hereby  engages 
himself,  should  the  number  of  his  pupils  exceed  25,  to  take 
an  assistant. 

14th 

Last  week  a  notorious  gambler  and  cheat,  was  sentenced 
to  hard  labor.  The  above  gentleman  is  at  present  chained 
with  a  Negro,  to  a  wheelbarrow,  and  usefully  employed  at 
the  public  works  of  this  city. 

Persons  in  town  or  country  are  warned  against  the  sharp- 
ers, the  artifices  by  which  these  villains  introduce  themselves 
are  various,  they  assume  so  many  different  shapes,  person- 


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ating  clergymen,  gentlemen,  men  of  business,  seamen,  coun- 
trymen &c. 

We  are  informed  that  Mr.  Joseph  Allicocke,  formerly  a 
citizen  of  New  York,  and  now  a  wine  merchant  in  Londou, 
has  lately  entered  upon  the  possession  of  an  annuity  of  £700 
a  year  for  life  ;  and  that  he  will  succeed  to  the  reversion  of 
an  estate  in  fee,  amounting  to  £150  a  year,  lately  bequeathed 
to  him  by  an  opulent  relation. 

15th 

Sunday  morning  (13th  inst)  departed  this  life,  Henry  Sheaf 
of  this  city,  aged  62  years,  he  was  a  native  of  Portsmouth, 
N.  H.,  and  for  a  number  of  years  before  the  late  war,  a  re- 
spectable citizen  of  this  city,  and  in  the  course  of  it  sustained 
the  character  of  a  staunch  supporter  of  his  country's  rights,  by 
taking  an  active  part  in  the  line  of  his  business,  in  bringing 
about  the  revolution.  He  was  interred  yesterday  evening  in 
the  new  Presbyterian  Church  yard. 

Run  away,  two  indented  German  servant  men,  who  came 
here  last  year,  named  Peter  Sweine  and  Jacob  Ronk,  neither 
of  them  speak  English,  they  were  seen  near  King's  Bridge, 
and  it  is  supposed  intend  for  Albany.  Eight  dollars  reward 
for  each  will  be  paid  by  Isaac  Roosevelt  or  Thomas  Pearsall. 

Deserted  from  a  detachment  of  the  Jersey  quota  of  troops 
in  the  service  of  the  United  States,  passing  through  this  city, 
on  their  march  to  West  Point,  the  under  named  recruits, 
John  Clark,  had  on  a  regimental  coat,  blue  faced  with  red, 
white  vest,  buttons  marked  U.  S.  A.  and  linen  overalls,  James 
Leonard  and  Solomon  Boswick.  Eight  dollars  will  be  paid 
for  each  deserter  by  John  Stagg  Junr.  West  Point. 

16th 

The  public  are  informed,  that  in  future  the  Eastern  and 
Northern  stages,  with  the  public  mails,  will  start  from  Major 
Daniel  Pendleton's,  No.  82  Water  Street,  between  Beekman 
and  Peck  slip,  precisely  at  four  o'clock  on  Monday,  Wednes- 
day and  Friday  mornings  ;  and  return  Tuesday,  Thursday 
and  Saturday  evenings.  Lodgings  and  every  attention  paid 
to  the  passengers  ;  the  stage  office  is  kept  at  the  same  place, 
and  intelligence  given  of  the  arrival  and  departure  of  the 
Southern  line  of  stages  with  the  mails,  and  all  the  packets 
from  this  port  to  the  different  parts  of  the  world.  It  will  be 
necessary  for  those  who  wish  to  take  seats  in  the  stages,  to 


168  ANNALS   OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

leave  their  names  and  baggage  at  the  office  the  evening  pre- 
vious to  starting.  Talmage  Hall. 

17th 

The  controversy  between  General  Webb  and  William  Liv- 
ingston Jr.  having  been  industriously  circulated  through  this 
city,  and  censure  thrown  at  both  parties:  We  are  desired  to 
request  the  public  to  suspend  their  opinion  until  they  are 
furnished  with  the  particulars.  The  Daily  Advertiser  of 
August  18th  contains  the  correspondence  between  these 
gentlemen  furnished  by  Mr  Livingston. 

Louis  Dorsiere,  intends  to  open  his  dancing  school,  the  first 
day  of  September  next,  at  the  Assembly  Room  in  Broadway. 
The  days  of  attendance  will  be  on  Mondays,  Wednesdays  and 
Fridays,  from  9  to  12  in  the  morning,  for  young  ladies ;  and 
on  the  same  days  for  gentleman  from  6  to  9  in  the  evening. 
For  the  convenience  of  the  scholars,  there  will  be  an  alley 
and  staircase  leading  up  to  the  said  room,  which  will  have 
no  communication  with  the  City  Tavern. 

He  has  taught  this  art  for  four  years  in  Philadelphia  the 
school  will  be  attended  from  the  1st  of  Sept.  to  the  31st  of 
May  next. 

To  be  sold,  by  order  of  the  assignees  of  Alexander  Zuntz,  an 
insolvent  debtor,  the  lease  of  a  lot  of  ground  near  the  Jews 
Burial  ground,  together  with  all  the  buildings,  utensils  and 
works  necessary  for  carrying  on  a  Starch  Manufactory. 

18th 

John  H.  Hulett,  will  open  his  dancing  school,  on  the  10th. 
of  Sept.  at  No  15,  in  Little  Queen  Street,  where  a  spacious 
and  commodious  room  is  now  building  for  the  reception  of 
his  scholars.  Days  of  tuition,  Mondays,  Wednesdays  and 
Fridays,  ladies  from  2  to  5  in  the  afternoon,  gentlemen  from 
6  to  9  in  the  evening. 

Alexander  Zuntz  has  opened  a  Broker's  Office,  at  his  house 
No.  4  Little  Dock  Street,  he  also  proposes  to  give  his  atten- 
tion to  the  Commission  Business. 

19th 

Wednesday  evening  an  atrocious  attempt  was  made  to  burn 
the  City  Tavern,  in  Broadway.  A  villain  who  had  gained 
admission  by  unbolting  a  door,  robbed  the  servants  of  some 
money  and  a  .silver  watch  ;   and  then  to  prevent  discovery 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  169 

placed  a  candle  to  some  pine  boards  which  were  in  the  room, 
intending  that  the  house  should  take  fire  as  if  by  accident. 
Many  circumstances  render  it  almost  certain  that  a  William 
Miller,  who  some  time  before  had  been  a  waiter  to  Mr.  Corre 
was  guilty  of  the  villainy.     On  which  he  was  apprehended. 

21st 

At  Westbury,  on  Long  Island,  a  woman  a  few  days  ago, 
was  delivered  of  three  living  children,  two  boys  and  a  girl ; 
all  of  them  are  like  to  do  well. 

In  addition  to  the  account  of  the  attempt  to  burn  the  City 
Tavern,  we  have  since  been  informed  that  a  fire  was  also 
kindled  in  a  closet  at  the  head  of  the  stairway,  in  the  second 
story,  which  must  have  burned  for  some  time,  as  the  floor 
was  all  burnt  black,  and  some  picture  frames,  to  which  the 
fire  must  have  been  first  communicated,  were  nearly  half 
consumed.  By  what  happy  accident  it  extinguished  itself  is 
unaccountable.  Had  it  proceeded,  several  lives  must  have 
been  lost,  as  there  were  many  lodgers  up  stairs,  that  could 
not  possibly  have  escaped. 

22d 

My  wife  has  behaved  badly — so  bad  that  I  cannot  live  with 
her.  She  has  run  me  in  debt,  and  I  have  nothing  to  pay, 
and  perhaps  never  will  have.  All  persons  are  notified  not  to 
trust  her,  as  I  cannot  pay,  and  her  conduct  is  so  base  that  I 
will  not  pay  any  debts  of  her  contracting.  John  Dally. 

Elegant  complete  Tea  Sets,  just  landed  out  of  the  ship  Count 
Belgioioso,  from  Canton,  consisting  of  the  best  NanKeenand 
Burnt  in,  to  be  sold  at  Williams's  China,  Glass  and  Earthen 
ware  Store,  No  46  Maiden  Lane,  near  the  Fly  Market. 

23d 

The  copartnership  of  Cornelius  C.  Roosevelt  &  Co.  is  ex- 
pired, all  persons  indebted,  to  call  at  No  18  Little  Queen  St. 

24th 

It  behoves  us  to  caution  our  fellow  citizens  to  be  on  their 
guard  against  a  travelling  gang  of  robbers,  that  have  lately 
made  such  inroads  upon  private  property,  it  being  shrewdly 
suspected  that  some  of  the  members  of  that  abandoned, 
society  are  now  harboured  in  this  city. 


170  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

The  modes  of  punishment  for  petits  larcenies,  adopted  by 
the  civil  authority  of  this  city  reflect  the  highest  honors  upon 
the  good  judgment  of  that  respectable  body.  There  are  now 
in  the  city  a  number  of  thieves,  gamblers,  &c.  chained  to 
each  other  at  the  public  works,  several  of  whom  were  obliged 
to  work  in  the  petit  maitre  habits  in  which  they  were  detected 
when  committing  their  villanies. 

Isaac  Willetts,  offers  a  reward  of  100  pounds,  for  the  detec- 
tion of  the  robbers  who  broke  into  his  house,  No  2  Pearl 
Street,  and  took  cash  to  the  amount  of  575  pounds,  16  shil- 
lings, and  8  pence,  in  gold  and  silver  coin. 

Stopped,  an  Eight  Day  Clock,  on  suspicion  of  its  being 
stolen.     Enquire  of  the  Printer  of  the  Daily  Advertiser. 

25th 

The  Grasshopper  and  Col.  Lewis,  Indian  chiefs,  with  Capt. 
Davis,  and  another  Indian,  have  just  arrived  in  this  city. 
The  principal  occasion  of  their  visit,  it  is  said,  is  to  give  Con- 
gress their  assurances  of  their  friendship  and  regard. 

Messrs  Hallam  and  Henry,  and  their  suite  of  comedians, 
safely  arrived  at  Baltimore,  with  the  parapharnalia  of  the 
Old  American  Company,  lately  removed  from  this  city, 
opened  an  elegant  new  built  Theatre  in  that  town,  on  the 
16th.  in st. 

Run  away  from  Isaac  Moses,  a  German  indented  servant 
named  John  David  Ritter,  about  18  years  old,  speaks  very 
good  English.  Forty  shillings  reward  will  be  paid  by  his 
master. 

Abigail  Earle,  gives  notice  that  she  has  a  claim  against  the 
estate  of  her  parents  Henry  and  Abigail  Brasher,  deceased, 
particulary  as  to  the  sale  of  the  island  Two  Brothers,  recently 
advertised. 

26th 

Mr.  Peale,  the  portrait  painter  from  Philadelphia,  will  be 
in  this  city  in  a  few  days,  to  take  the  likeness  of  the  Presi- 
dent of  Congress,  and  some  other  public  characters,  in  order 
to  add  to  his  gallery  of  pictures. 

At  a  meeting  of  the  Society  of  the  Propagation  of  the  Gos- 
pel in  Foreign  Parts,  held  in  London,  on  the  10th  of  May 
last,  a  debate  of  some  length  took  place,  to  determine  whether 
the  money  which  before  the  war  was  annually  sent  to  New 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1780.  171 

York,  should  be  continued  in  that  channel,  or  sent  to  New- 
Brunswick  ;  which  was  carried  in  favor  of  the  latter  place, 
by  a  very  considerable  majority. 

Wanted  to  rent,  by  the  year,  a  neat  well  finished  house,  fit 
to  accommodate  two  single  gentlemen  and  a  servant  ;  whoever 
has  such  a  house  to  let,  between  St.  Pauls  Church  and  the 
College,  or  in  that  vicinity,  may  hear  of  a  person  disposed  to 
treat  for  it,  by  applying  to  the  Rev.  Mr.  Nugent,  at  Mr. 
George  Shea's  No  1.  Hunter's  Quay.  m 

Augustus  Van  Home,  of  No  58  Smith  Street,  offers  a  Half 
Joe  reward  for  the  capture  of  his  Negro  slave  Caesar.  He  is  a 
very  talkative,  saucy,  impertinent  fellow. 

On  Thursday  night  about  9  o'clock,  a  gentleman  who  lives 
on  the  Battery,  and  whose  house  was  lately  robbed,  being  on 
the  watch,  saw  a  number  of  men  looking  about  the  house, 
who  he  suspected  to  be  part  of  a  gang  at  present  infesting 
this  city.  He  fired  among  them,  but  did  not  happen  to  hurt 
any  ;  on  which  they  seized  him,  and  beat  him  in  a  shocking 
manner,  and  then  made  off. 

Scarce  a  night  passes>  in  which  there  is  not  a  robbery  com- 
mitted or  attempted  in  this  city.  That  part  of  it  particular, 
contiguous  to  the  Exchange  and  Battery,  seems  marked  by 
the  banditti  for  the  scene  of  their  enormities.  Some  im- 
provement seems  necessary  in  our  nocturnal  guard,  which 
may  give  to  our  citizens  assurances  of  safety  in  their  persons 
and  property  during  the  hours  devoted  to  rest. 

28th 

Shedden,  Patrick  &  Co.  No  206  Water  St.  have  for  sale  Ja- 
maica Spirits  and  Chipt  Logwood. 

To  be  sold,  the  lease  of  a  new  house  and  lot  of  ground,  at 
the  corner  of  Church  and  Barclay  Streets,  fronting  the  Roman 
Catholic  Church. 

29th 

A  part  of  the  gang  of  villains  who  infest  this  city,  are  at 
last  discovered  ;  a  few  days  since  a  Negro  exposed  some  goods 
for  sale  at  Brooklyn,  but  the  person  to  whom  they  were 
offered,  suspecting  that  they  were  stolen,  attempted  to  seize 
the  fellow,  who,  however,  escaped  to  this  city  ;  but  being 
closely  pursued,  was  apprehended,  on  being  examined  he 
confessed  belonging  to  a  large  gang,  whites  and  blacks,  who 


172  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

exist  by  rapine,  some  of  liis  associates  are  at  present  with 
himself  safely  lodged  in  the  city  prison. 

To  be  sold,  part  of  the  estate  of  Johannes  Roorbach,  late 
of  this  city  deceased,  lying  on  Pot  Baker's  Hill,  in  Smith 
Street,  opposite  Little  Queen  Street,  consisting  of  a  house 
two  story  and  a  half  high,  with  a  brick  front,  and  a  large  old 
store  house  back.  Also  the  old  house,  now  in  the  tenure  of 
Miss  Katy  Clark. 

•  30th 

A  correspondent  calls  attention  to  a  Mead  House,  kept  by  a 
Negro,  on  the  south  side  of  John  Street,  near  the  Methodist 
meeting  house,  where  young  people  are  in  the  habit  of  meet- 
ing at  night,  to  do  their  courting. 

This  day  is  published,  Samuel  Campbell's  sale  Catalogue 
for  1786,  containing  the  titles  of  above  5,000  volumes,  being 
a  choice  collection  of  Books  in  every  branch  of  Science  and 
Literature,  all  new,  the  best  Editions,  in  good  binding  (except 
otherwise  expressed  in  the  Catalogue)  they  will  be  sold  at 
reasonable  prices  at  Campbell's  New  Book  and  Stationery 
Store,  No  44  Hanover  Square,  corner  .of  the  Old  Slip.  Cata- 
logues gratis. 

31st 

Moses  Gomez,  jun.  No  36  Nassau  Street,  has  for  sale  Raw 
Hides,  Molasses  and  New  England  Rum,  by  the  hogshead. 
He  also  offers  for  rent  the  house  No.  3  in  Duke  Street,  with 
a  store  house  on  the  rear  in  Mill  Street. 

William  Boyd,  buys  and  sells  all  kinds  of  Certificates  at  No 
23  Wall  Street,  next  door  to  the  printing  office. 

The  Far  Rockaway  Races  will  commence  Sept  6th,  on  the 
mile  course,  near  Jacob  Hick's  tavern.  A  purse  of  Twenty 
pounds  will  be  run  for,  and  the  day  following  a  Ten  pound 
purse,  to  start  at  three  o'clock  in  the  afternoon.  Jacob 
Hicks,  from  a  real  wish  to  gratify  a  number  of  gentlemen 
sportsmen  who  visit  his  house,  is  induced  to  set  on  foot  this 
diverson. 

September  1st 

To  be  sold,  at  Louenburgh,  opposite  the  new  city  of  Hud- 
son, an  elegant  new  single  decked  Brig,  just  ready  to  launch, 
burthen  120  tons,  suitable  for  the  West  India  trade.  Enquire 
of  John  Keating,  senr.  merchant  in  New  York,  or  of  Godfrey 
Shreve  or  Cornelius  De  Groot,  at  Louenburgh. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  173 

Whereas  my  wife  Jane,  eloped  from  me  some  time  since, 
and  lias  again  returned  to  this  city,  this  is  to  forbid  all  per- 
sons harbouring  or  trusting  her  on  my  account.  My  doors 
are  still  open  to  her.  Vincent  Tilyou. 

2d 

Died  on  Thursday  morning  (31st  ult)  Edward  Rigg,  a  native 
of  Ireland,  and  many  years  teacher  of  a  grammar  school  in 
this  city. 

Robert  Montgomery,  clock  and  watch  maker  at  No  33  Wall 
Street,  finds  by  long  experience,  that  people  who  keep  clocks 
in  their  houses,  have  to  pay  from  one  to  four  pounds  yearly 
to  keep  them  in  order.  He  offers  to  keep  clocks  in  repair  by 
the  year,  as  is  customary  in  Europe,  for  the  low  rate  of  two 
dollars  per  annum,  to  be  paid  at  the  end  of  the  year.  Every 
person  leaving  his  name  at  Montgomery's  shop,  will  have  his 
clock  wound  up  and  regulated  weekly,  kept  in  good  order, 
and  mended  when  necessary  for  the  above  amount. 

4th 

On  Saturday  the  Dash  wood,  packet,  Capt  Roberts,  arrived 
at  this  port,  after  a  passage  of  53  days,  with  the  mail  from 
Falmouth. 

John  Cabenbaragh,  gives  notice  that  his  wife  Hannah,  has 
eloped  from  his  bed  and  board,  and  that  he  will  pay  no  debts 
of  her  contracting. 

To  be  sold  at  auction,  the  Statutes  at  Large  in  six  folio 
volumes  by  John  Cay  and  a  French  Encyclopedie,  in  58 
quarto  volumes,  neatly  bound,  ten  of  the  volumes  with  ele- 
gant copper  plates. 

5th 

Mr.  D'Orsier  intends  giving  cards  for  company  once  a  week, 
to  a  ball  at  his  dancing  school,  and  will  have  a  grand  ballet, 
as  soon  as  his  scholars  shall  be  qualified  for  it. 

The  Sheriff  will  sell  on  the  premises,  the  lease  of  a  house 
and  lot  in  Broad  Street,  near  the  Exchange,  the  property  of 
Daniel  Barber. 

The  creditors  of  John  Applegate,  an  insolvent  debtor  are 
notified  to  appear  before  the  mayor,  James  Duane,  Esq.  on 
the  12th  inst. 


174  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 


6th 


We  hear,  that  from  an  estimate  lately  taken  of  the  number 
of  souls  in  this  city  and  county,  they  are  found  not  to  exceed 
24,000. 

T.  &  W.  Ash,  Windsor  chair  makers,  No  17  John  St.  have 
for  sale  a  number  of  very  neat  chairs,  settees  &c.  &c.  Mer- 
chants or  Captains  of  vessels  supplied  with  any  number  or 
sort,  on  the  lowest  terms,  for  cash  or  produce. 

7th 

The  dispute  between  Gen.  Webb  and  William  Livingston, 
Jun.  was  terminated  at  Paules  Hook,  on  the  5th.  inst.  in  a 
manner  that  does  credit  to  the  parties ;  and  must  we  conceive 
be  pleasing  to  the  real  friends  of  both.  The  distance  was 
agreed  upon  and  the  pistols  loaded  by  their  seconds,  on  a 
signal  agreed  upon  for  the  gentlemen  to  discharge,  Gen.  Webb 
fired,  Mr.  Livingston  reserved  his,  and  addressed  Gen.  Webb, 
in  the  following  manner. 

"Sir,  you  have  missed  me,  I  came  here  to  answer  de- 
mands you  had  against  me,  had  you  suppressed  that  letter, 
which  I  never  said  you  had,  your  life  would  be  a  recom- 
pence.  I  cannot  ask,  I  shall  discharge  my  pistol  in  the  air;  " 
which  he  did.  The  seconds  declared  the  contest  honorably 
settled,  and  to  Gen.  Webb,  that  he  had  ample  satisfaction, 
and  advised  the  contending  gentlemen  to  reconciliation  and 
friendship,  which  took  place  on  the  ground. 

D.  V.  Home, 

E.  Haskel. 

In  consequence  of  the  vigilence  of  the  inhabitants,  the  at- 
tempts of  robbery  have  become  less  frequent.  Finding  that 
some  of  their  coadjutors  are  in  custody,  and  the  citizens 
every  where  on  the  watch  to  apprehend  the  remainder,  the 
gang  very  wisely  thought  it  prudent  to  suspend  their  opera- 
tions in  town  for  a  time,  until  an  imaginary  security  might 
again  leave  our  property  exposed  to  their  mercy  :  but,  while 
prudence  pointed  out  the  propriety  of  this  mode  of  conduct, 
necessity  directed  that  some  other  temporary  means  of  supply 
should  take  place.  Their  scene  of  action,  we  understand, 
lias  been  accordingly  changed ;  and  as  far  as  we  can  learn,  is 
at  present  directed  to  the  suburbs.  The  first  attempt,  in 
their  new  scheme,  was  made  Sunday  last  on  a  citizen,  walk- 
ing in  that  part,  near  the  Bowery,  formerly  called  Bayard's 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  175 

Wood,  but  at  present  a  sort  of  shrubbery.  This  gentleman, 
tempted  by  the  fineness  of  the  evening  to  extend  his  walk, 
perceived  an  ill  looking  fellow  lurking  in  the  shrub,  who,  on 
discovering  him  alone,  made  towards  him,  armed  with  a 
weighty  stick.  Being  quite  defenceless,  and  suspecting  the 
fellow's  intentions,  the  gentleman  picked  up  a  stone,  which 
he  secured  in  the  center  of  his  handkerchief,  and  being  thus 
in  some  measure  prepared,  he  pursued  his  walk,  still  keep- 
ing an  eye  on  his  suspected  enemy.  The  other,  having  ob- 
served his  motions  and  finding  they  indicated  suspicion, 
suddenly  desisted  ;  and,  when  this  gentleman  had  gained  a 
considerable  distance,  he  could  perceive  that  this  fellow  had 
resumed  his  former  station  ;  waiting,  he  is  certain,  the  ap- 
proach of  some  unwary  passenger  who  might  prove  an  easier 
prey.  As,  in  all  probability,  the  fruits  of  this  newly  adopted 
mode  may  not  be  sufficient  to  maintain  these  gentry  in  stile, 
there  will  still  exist  a  necessity  for  vigilant  watchfulness. 
It  may  be  expected  that  those  villains,  fiuding  their  new  sys- 
tem unproductive,  will  re  commence  their  depredations  in 
town,  and  lay  the  citizens  under  contribution  to  support  those 
very  industrious  members  of  society. 

To  be  sold  at  public  vendue,  at  John  McFarlane's  store,  No 
19  Nassau  Street,  three  doors  above  the  Mayors.  All  his  re- 
maining stock  of  India  and  English,  china,  glass  and  earthen 
ware.  Sale  to  begin  this  afternoon,  at  three  o'clock,  and  to 
continue  from  day  to  day  till  all  are  sold. 

8  th 

A  correspondent  laments  the  increase  of  Lawyers  through- 
out the  land,  as  threatning  to  future  prosperity  and  degrading 
to  freemen.  Parents  as  soon  as  their  children  have  got  a 
little  smattering  of  Latin,  place  them  under  the  tutelage  of 
an  attorney,  as  a  sure  guide  to  wealth  and  fame.  An  honest 
trade  in  former  days,  was  all  that  people  of  common  ability 
and  education  were  ambitious  of,  but  now  no  profession  is 
genteel,  but  the  lawyer  and  the  merchant  *  *  *  *  the 
lawyers  are  now  creeping  into  every  post  of  importance,  and 
thrusting  themselves  whereever  there  is  a  vacancy.  Our 
Congress,  our  Assembly  are  crowded  with  them,  and  even 
in  our  great  commercial  convention,  there  are  five  lawyers  to  one 
merchant. 

9th 

Run  away  from  David  Van  Home,  No  45  Wall  Street,  a 
German  servant,  named  Ignatius  Marks,  he  came  to  this 


176  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

country  last  summer,  and  talks  the  English  but  indifferently, 
he  is  from  Alsace,  and  was  two  years  in  the  French  service, 
in  a  German  regiment,  which  he  is  fond  of  declaring,  he  is 
by  trade  a  blacksmith,  a  half  Joe  reward  will  be  paid  for  his 
arrest. 

To  be  sold,  that  well  known  free  hold  estate  called  Horn's 
Hook,  seven  miles  from  the  city.  For  many  years  the  old 
mansion  has  been  used  as  a  tavern  and  frequented  by  large 
parties.  The  lot  comprises  30  acres,  the  orchard  is  large,  on 
the  estate  a  ferry  has  long  been  established  to  Hallet's  Cove, 
Long  Island,  an  indisputable  title  will  be  given  by  Adolph 
Waldron,  living  on  the  premises. 

11th 

Lately  came  to  this  city,  a  yery  singular  black  man,  who 
it  is  said  is  quite  ignorant  of  letters,  yet  he  has  preached  in 
the  Methodist  church  several  times  to  the  acceptance  of  sev- 
eral well  disposed  judicious  people.  He  delivers  his  dis- 
courses with  great  zeal  and  pathos,  and  his  language  and 
connection  is  by  no  means  contemptible.  It  is  the  wish  of 
several  of  our  correspondents,  that  the  same  black  man  may 
be  so  far  successful,  as  to  rouse  the  dormant  zeal  of  numbers 
of  our  slothful  white  people,  who  seem  very  little  affected 
about  the  concerns  of  another  world. 

Long  and  short  pipes,  neat  and  well  finished,  for  sale  by 
Sebring  &  Van  Wyck,  corner  of  the  Albany  Pier. 

Leonard  Kip,  has  an  assortment  of  Dry  Goods  for  sale  at 
his  store  No  21.  Great  Dock  St.  near  the  corner  of  the  Old 
Slip. 

12th 

Pickled  Mackarel  just  received  from  Halifax,  to  be  sold 
by  William  Ustick,  Jun.  No.  33  Queen  Street. 

To  be  sold  cheap  for  cash,  a  number  of  Down  Beds,  also 
Writing  Ink,  both  black  and  red,  enquire  at  No.  18  Coitlandt 
St. 

Yesterday  arrived  •here  from  Boston,  the  celebrated  Mr. 
Poole,  whose  feats  in  horsemanship  have  been  so  justly  ad- 
mired. It  is  hoped  and  expected  that  if  a  convenient  man- 
age  can  be  procured,  the  citizens  of  New  York  may  have  an 
opportunity  of  seeing  such  feats  performed  as  cannot  fail  of 
pleasing. 


FOR  THE   YEAR   1786.  177 


13th 

McEnen  &  Van  Antwerp,  have  for  sale  at  their  grocery 
store,  No  3,  opposite  the  Fly  Market,  a  quantity  of  Salt  Peter 
Hams  and  Double  Gloucester  Cheese. 

Nathanel  Hazard,  has  for  sale  at  51  Water  Street,  near 
Burling  Slip,  189  quarter  casks  of  good  Gun  Powder. 

Assize  of  Bread.  A  wheaten  loaf  of  fine  flour  2  lb.  2  oz.  for 
7  coppers.     A  loaf  of  like  flour  1  lb.  2  oz.  for  4  coppers. 

14th 

Messrs.  Loudon,  I  perceived  in  your  paper  an  advertise- 
ment signed  by  John  Cabenbaragh,  wherein  he  advertises  his 
wife  for  eloping  from  his  bed  and  board,  and  desiring  all 
persons  not  to  trust  her  on  his  account.  Such  a  low  practice 
deserves  early  notice,  and  such  a  lazy  drunken  fellow  de- 
serves to  be  kicked  for  so  doing.  He  used  his  first  wife  (my 
mother)  like  a  brute :  Fifteen  months  ago  she  was  struck 
both  lame  and  speechless  by  the  dead  palsey,  and  is  helpless 
to  this  day  ;  she  being  in  the  60th  year  of  her  age.  And  this 
fellow  knew  she  had  a  little  substance,  he  persuaded  her  to 
marry  him  ;  which  was  done  without  my  own  or  my  sisters 
consent.  We  spoke  to  the  minister  of  the  church  we  belong 
to,  not  to  marry  them ;  which  he  absolutely  refused  to  do ; 
bat  they  found  one  J.  d.  G.  to  pronounce  the  matrimonial 
ceremony.  It  is  much  to  be  regretted,  that  any  clergyman 
should  be  allowed  to  marry  people,  who  are  entirely  unfit  for 
that  state,  without  knowing  who  or  what  they  are.  This 
Cabenbaragh,  when  he  found  that  the  money  did  not  answer 
his  expectations,  began  to  use  her  as  he  did  his  former  wife  ; 
of  which  she  often  complained,  and  at  last  they  mutually 
agreed  to  part.  This  same  old  fellow  helped  her  things  on 
the  cart  to  set  her  off.  G.  Baker. 

15th 

This  day  will  be  landed,  at  the  Old  Slip,  Twenty  pipes  Fay- 
all  Wine,  of  super  fine  quality,  for  sale  by  Cornelius  Ray, 
No.  49  Smith  St.  he  has  also  a  few  boxes  of  excellent  Bur- 
gundy. 

To  be  let,  an  elegant  parlour,  with  or  without  a  good  dining 
room  and  cellar.  Very  suitable  for  either  a  Vendue  Room 
or  Broker's  Office,  apply  on  the  premisses  No  34,  in  Wall  St. 


178  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 

To  be  sold  at  the  auction  room  of  James  Barclay,  No  14 
Hanover  Square,  the  property  of  a  deceased  person.  A  Ne- 
gro Wench  aged  32  years  and  her  child  2  years  old. 

16th 

Richard  Norwood,  offers  himself  as  a  candidate  for  Col- 
lector of  the  East  Ward,  at  the  ensuing  election. 

Lawrence  &  Morris,  have  for  sale  a  number  of  Red  Cedar 
Logs. 

H.  Nash,  at  No.  11  Whitehall  Street,  opposite  the  old  Secre- 
tary's Office,  has  for  sale  Fayal  and  Teneriffe  Wines. 

Low  priced  Irish  Linens  can  be  had  of  Hugh  Smith,  at  his 
Store  No  203  Water  St. 

To  be  sold  at  auction,  one  third  part  of  that  valuable  Still 
House,  with  implements  complete,  with  the  ground  in  fee, 
situated  at  the  Ship  yards.  Cherry  St.  The  remaining  two 
thirds ;  being  the  property  of  Marinus  Willet,  and  John  Wiley. 

18th 

The  cause  so  long  depending  between  the  Hon.  Chancellor 
Livingston,  and  the  Hoffman  Family,  was  on  Saturday  last 
decided  by  arbitration,  in  favor  of  the  latter. 

Yesterday  arrived  the  British  packet.  Speedy,  Capt.  D'Au- 
vergne,  in  35  days  from  Falmouth,  and  25  from  Madeira. 
The  following  gentlemen  came  as  passengers.  Hon.  Richard 
Penn,  formerly  Gov.  of  Penn.  Gen.  Staats  Morris,  Paul  Ran- 
dall, Mr.  Thornhill,  Mr.  Yard,  and  Capt.  Jacob  Stout. 

Roll  Brimstone  in  hogsheads,  tierces  and  boxes,  to  be  sold 
by  Stewart  &  Jones,  Ship  Chandlers  on  Murray's  Wharf, 
below  the  Coffee  House. 

19th 

It  has  been  suggested  by  a  superior  genius,  that  the  city, 
could  be  improved  by  adopting  the  Duke  of  Bridgewater's 
system  of  canals,  one  of  the  advantages  set  forth,  was,  that  the 
citiaena  might  ride  from  the  ship  yards  to  the  old  battery, 
and  that  a  revenue  would  arise  by  the  establishment  of  a 
ferry,  that  the  proprietors  of  the  Coffee  House  should  convert 
part  of  that  building  into  an  elegant  tavern,  for  the  entertain- 
ment of  such  ladies  and  gentlemen,  as  would  not  choose  to 
travel  in  a  storm. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  179 

To  be  sold  to  morrow,  at  the  house  in  Broadway,  nearly  op- 
posite to  the  new  building  of  the  Hon.  John  Jay,  the  hous- 
hold  and  kitchen  furniture  of  the  widow  Hamilton. 

Brothers,  Coster  &  Co.  No  8  Duke  Street,  have  for  sale  a 
variety  of  goods  imported  from  Amsterdam. 

Richard  Yates,  No  28  Maiden  Lane,  has  for  sale  20  pipes  of 
choice  Fayal  Wine. 

Charles  Brady,  has  this  day  opened  an  Intelligence  Office, 
in  Water  Street,  next  door  to  the  Daily  Advertiser  office,  for 
the  sale  of  houses,  farms,  servants,  horses,  cattle,  or  any  kind 
of  property.  All  persons  out  of  employ,  such  as  Clerks,  Bar 
Keepers,  Gardners,  Waiters,  Hostlers,  House  Keepers,  Milli- 
ners, Mantua-makers,  Ladies  maids  &c  &c  may  here  have  an 
opportunity  of  getting  places. 

20th 

By  accounts  from  Baltimore  we  are  informed,  the  Amer- 
ican Company  will  leave  that  place  about  the  first  of  October, 
and  proceed  to  Richmond,  in  Virginia,  where  they  propose  to 
reside  and  perform  several  weeks  ;  after  which  Messrs.  Hal- 
lam  and  Henry  intend  with  their  whole  suite,  to  repair  to 
this  city,  and  early  in  December  open  their  theatre  in  John- 
street,  with  every  possible  exertion  that  may  justly  merit  the 
favour  of  their  long  approved,  and  most  indulgent  patrons,  the 
ladies,  gentlemen  and.  worthy  inhabitants  of  New- York. 

Sunday  last,  in  the  river,  between  the  Battery  and  Gov- 
ernor's island,  a  boat  from  Shrewsbury,  laden  with  wood, 
was  run  down  by  one  of  the  Elizabeth-Town  ferry  boats, 
which  damaged  her  gunwale  in  such  a  manner,  as  to  give 
free  admission  to  the  water,  which  rushed  in  with  such  im- 
petuosity, that  the  hands  were  obliged  to  run  into  Whitehall 
slip,  the  first  dock  they  could  make.  From  the  distressed 
situation  in  which  the  boat  was  left  by  this  accident,  she 
would  inevitably  have  sank,  had  it  happened  a  distance  from 
the  shore  ;  and,  notwithstanding  some  boats  were  convenient, 
it  is  more  than  probable  lives  would  have  been  lost. 

Same  night,  about  nine  o'clock,  a  quarrel  happened  in 
Canvas  Town,  between  some  English  and  Spanish  sailors, 
which  arose  to  such  a  height,  that  one  of  the  latter  having 
drawn  a  sword  or  long  knife,  was  obliged  to  make  his  escape, 
after  receiving  a  severe  chastisement.  Another  of  the  party, 
being  desperately  cut,  with  difficulty  got  into  a  shop,  where 


180  ANNALS   OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

he  lay  for  some  time  to  all  appearance  dead,  but  recovered, 
and  got  off.  During  this  affray,  neither  constable  or  watch- 
man appeared  ! 

21st 

A  young  man  who  intends  to  become  a  beau  about  town,  is 
advised  to  have  a  new  coat  made  after  the  present  fashion, 
and  to  order  his  tailor  to  put  plenty  of  buttons  on  it,  he  must 
have  a  monstrous  large  pair  of  shoe  buckles  with  patent 
chapes,  and  a  pretty  little  round  beaver  hat,  with  a  rose  and 
white  band,  and  put  himself  under  the  care  of  a  barber  that 
dresses  in  the  ton. 

Maj.  Gen.  Knox,  Secretary  at  War,  arrived  in  this  city 
from  the  eastward  on  Tuesday  evening,  in  good  health.  On 
the  afternoon  of  the  same  day,  his  Lady  was  safely  delivered 
of  a  daughter. 

Lynch  &  Stoughton,  have  imported  from  Cadiz,  a  choice 
parcel  of  Old  Sherry  Wine  in  hhds.  and  quarter  casks,  a  few 
pipes  of  high  proof  Brandy,  Malaga  Wine  in  pipes,  hhds.  and 
quarter  casks. 

22d 

Mr.  Pool  will  exhibit  his  remarkable  feats  of  horsemanship, 
to-morrow  on  the  hill,  near  the  Jews  Burial  Ground,  if  the 
weather  permits,  if  not,  on  the  first  fair  day,  except  Sunday. 
He  has  erected  a  Menage,  at  a  considerable  expense,  with 
seats  raised  from  the  ground.  Doors  will  be  opened  at  three 
o'clock,  performance  to  begin  at  four.  Tickets  to  be  had  at 
Mrs.  Delamater's  next  door  to  the  Play  House,  and  at  the 
place  of  performance.  First  seats  four  shillings,  second 
three  shillings.  The  Exhibition  will  be  on  Tuesdays  and 
Fridays. 

23d 

As  yet  there  are  only  four  states  attending  the  convention 
assembled  at  Annapolis,  for  the  regulation  of  trade,  viz  :  — 
New  York,  New  Jersey,  Delaware  and  Virginia. 

To  be  sold  to  day,  by  Stephen  Tippett,  56  Smith  St.  John 
Moore,  2  Crown  St.  and  William  Remsen,  39  Broad  St.  trus- 
tees for  the  creditors  of  George  Webster,  a  new  dwelling  house 
and  lot  of  ground  on  the  south  side  of  Cortlandt  St.  The 
house  is  two  stories  high,  with  a  brick  front  and  four  spa- 
cious rooms  with  fire-places,  a  dry  cellar  under  the  whole, 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  181 


the  store  is  well  calculated  for  a  grocer  or  dry  goods  store,  it 
contains  counter  shelves  etc. 

Garret  Sickles,  licensed  auctioneer,  informs  the  public  and 
his  friends,  that  he  will  sell  such  goods  as  are  entrusted  to 
him,  on  Tuesdays,  Thursdays  and  Saturdays,  at  his  commo- 
dious apartment  at  No  64  Water  St.  corner  of  Beekman  Slip, 
and  opposite  the  house  of  Col.  William  Malcom. 

To  be  sold,  the  dwelling  house  and  lot  of  ground,  fronting 
to  the  Broadway,  adjoining  to  the  house  of  Walter  Livingston, 
it  rents  at  36  pounds  for  the  present  year,  and  is  occupied  by 
Mr.  Amory,  whip  maker.  It  is  in  breadth  in  front,  15  feet 
7  inches,  and  in  the  rear  15  feet,  and  in  length  on  the  north 
side,  60  feet  6  inches  ;  and  on  the  south  side,  61  feet,  6  inches  ; 
with  the  privilege  of  hanging  a  gutter  over  the  common  alley 
of  the  adjoining  house  to  the  northward. 

25th 
One  of  our  female  correspondents,  observes,  this  is  a  most 
censorious  age  we  live  in,  and  so  foolish  and  prejudiced  to  a 
woman's  right  and  fancy  over  her  own  dress,  that  a  lady  can 
scarcely  appear  in  public,  in  any  polite  dress,  but  every  cox- 
comb must  be  talking  and  pointing  at  her  as  a  phasnomenon 
in  nature's  works.  Or  if  they  think  they  cannot  carry  their 
ridicule  far  enough,  they  must  of  course  take  up  pen  and 
ink,  and  scribble  a  few  sentences  of  incoherent  ideas,  entirely 
devoid  of  sense,  and  send  them  for  insertion  in  the  papers. 
They  by  this  means  think  they  expose  us  to  derision,  but  the 
fact  is,  they  only  expose  their  own  shame  and  impertinence, 
in  claiming  the  privilege,  or  attempting  the  reformation  of 
what  is  far  beyond  the  sphere  of  their  understanding. 

Last  Thursday,  arrived  the  ship  Brothers,  Capt.  Walker 
from  London,  after  a  voyage  of  ten  weeks,  in  which  they 
were  in  danger  from  a  gale,  that  obliged  the  Captain  to  cut 
away  the  mizen  mast,  after  the  main  mast  was  sprung  and 
carried  overboard.  The  following  ladies  and  gentlemen  were 
passengers ;  Mrs.  Cunnisse,  her  son  and  daughter,  Mrs. 
Brewerton,  relict  of  the  late  Lieut.  Col.  Brewerton,  her  three 
sons  and  two  daughters,  the  three  Miss.  Pines,  daughters  of 
the  portrait  painter  in  Phil.  Mr.  William  Staples,  Mons. 
Palairet  de  Eozel,  Mr.  Mitton,  and  Mr.  Robinson. 

26th 
The  proprietors  of  that  part  of  Water  Street,  between  the 
Coffee  House  and  Old  Slip,  deserve  the  applause  of  their  fel- 


182  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 


low  citizens,  for  the  assiduity  displayed  in  raising  their  street, 
and  new  modelling  its  pavement.  From  one  of  the  most 
disagreeable  and  dirty  streets,  it  is  now  rendered  one  of  the 
most  elegant  and  agreeable  in  the  city. 

The  crooked  streets  and  bad  pavements  of  this  city,  are 
objects  that  strike  the  eye  and  incur  the  censure  of  strangers. 
The  first  cannot  be  now  altered,  but  the  latter  may. 

James  Van  Brakle,  offers  himself  as  a  candidate  at  the  en- 
suing election,  as  Constable  and  Collector  for  the  East  Ward. 

27th 

Doctor  Richard  Bayley  and  Wright  Post,  convinced  of  the 
advantage  that  students  of  medicine  may  derive  from  the 
foundation  of  an  anatomical  museum  in  this  city,  propose 
to  deliver  a  course  of  anatomical  lectures  at  the  Hospital,  in 
Oct.  next.  The  proceeds  to  be  devoted  to  purchasing  proper 
preparations  for  instruction. 

28th 

To-morrow  will  be  held  the  examination  of  Columbia  Col- 
lege Grammar  School.  On  Monday  next,  will  begin  the 
quarterly  examination  of  the  students  in  the  College. 

On  Tuesday,  Mr.  James  Barry,  lately  from  the  Island  of 
Jamaica,  being  on  a  pleasure  excursion  with  some  com- 
panions, unfortunately  fell  over  board  and  rose  no  more. 
Charles  McEvers  No  7  Hanover  Square,  offers  a  reward  for 
the  recovery  of  his  body. 

Doctor  Lemayeur,  dentist,  is  arrived  in  town,  and  lias  taken 
lodgings  at  the  City  Tavern,  where  he  can  be  consulted. 

29th 

By  particular  desire,  Mr.  Pool  will  open  a  Riding  School, 
on  Monday  next,  for  the  improvement  of  gentlemen  desirious 
to  acquire  the  art  of  riding  with  grace  and  elegance.  Les- 
sons will  be  given  twice  a  day,  on  Mondays,  Tuesdays, 
Thursdays  and  Fridays,  for  three  weeks,  if  agreeable  to  the 
subscribers.  Price  Ten  Dollars  each,  half  to  be  paid  down, 
and  the  other  half  at  the  expiration  of  the  time.  Hours  from 
half  after  six  till  eight  in  the  morning,  and  from  four  till  six 
in  the  evening. 

William  Hamilton,  vendue  master,  at  the  corner  of  the 
Fly  Market,  will  sell  on  Monday  next,  a  new  house  and  lot  of 


FOR   THE   YEAR  1786.  183 

ground  in  the  out  ward,  on  the  north  side  of  Harman  St., 
near  the  Bull's  Head  in  the  Bowery. 

Francis  Panton,  of  No  38  Water  Street,  has  imported  from 
London,  Ladies  sett  buckles  with  gold  borders,  ditto  enam- 
elled, plain  gold  waist  buckles,  set  with  pearl  and  common 
gilt,  mock  pearl  hat  buckles,  gilt  and  steel,  with  velvet  hat 
bands  etc.  etc.  etc. 

30th 

Last  Monday  died,  aged  32,  Major  Stephen  McDougal,  only 
and  surviving  son  of  Maj.  Gen.  Alexander  McDougal.  He 
served  with  reputation  in  all  the  campaigns  of  the  last  war. 
On  Thursday  evening  his  remains,  attended  by  a  long  pro- 
cession of  the  principal  citizens,  from  the  house  of  the  Hon. 
John  Lawrance,  member  of  Congress  from  this  State,  were 
deposited  in  the  old  Presbyterian  Church. 

The  body  of  the  late  Mr.  Barry,  was  found  at  the  Narrows 
on  Long  Island  shore,  and  buried  by  the  inhabitants  ;  but  on 
the  intelligence  being  brought  to  town,  a  gentleman  went  to 
the  grave,  ordered  the  corpse  to  New  York,  and  it  was  on 
Tuesday  evening,  carried  from  the  house  of  Charles  McEvers, 
Esq.  attended  by  many  of  the  respectable  inhabitants,  and 
interred  in  that  gentleman's  family  vault,  in  Trinity  Church 
yard. 

October  2d 

Last  Saturday  night,  died  of  the  bite  of  a  mad  dog,  which 
he  received  forty  days  ago,  in  rescuing  two  children  from  the 
dog,  Mr.  Nathaniel  Lord,  ship  carpenter,  who  has  left  a  widow 
and  three  children  to  bemoan  his  loss ;  and  yesterday  Mr. 
Simon  Van  Antwerp,  of  this  city,  merchant,  was  taken  mad, 
owing  to  a  bite  he  received  of  a  mad  dog,  twenty  one  days  since. 

Last  Saturday  evening,  Mr.  Pool  the  celebrated  equestrian 
performer,  exhibited  for  the  third  time,  to  a  large  concourse 
of  ladies  and  gentlemen.  His  feats  were  truly  surprising, 
and  justly  entitle  him  to  the  fame  he  has  so  universally  ac- 
quired. 

Notice  is  given  to  the  public,  That  the  subscriber  was  robbed 
of  £575  and  upwards,  all  in  hard  money,  on  the  20th  of  Aug. 
last,  some  time  in  the  night,  at  the  house  of  Mr.  James  Boyd, 
in  Pearl  St.  On  meeting  with  this  misfortune,  Submit  Wil- 
lets  his  wife,  instantly  eloped  from  his  bed  and  board,  and 
went  to  the  house  of  Samuel  Israels  in  the  said  street,  the 
place  where  the  subscriber  has  reason  to  believe  his  money 


184  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

was  conveyed.  She  also  carried  property  to  a  considerable 
amount,  belonging  to  her  husband  to  the  same  house,  where 
she  now  remains;  and  fearing  that  the  said  Israels,  or  some 
of  his  family,  may  induce  her  to  run  him  in  debt,  he  takes 
this  method  to  forbid  any  persons  to  trust  her  on  his  account, 
as  he  will  pay  no  debts  of  her  contracting.     Isaac  Willetts. 

Mr.  Law  will  open  his  singing  school,  at  Mr.  Van  De  Waters 
room  in  Nassau  Street,  opposite  the  new  Brick  Church,  on  the 
evening  of  every  Tuesday  and  Thursday.  His  terms  may  be 
known  by  calling  on  him,  at  31  George  St. 

The  German  Society,  will  meet  this  afternoon  in  the  Lu- 
theran School  House,  John  Meyer,  Secretary. 

3d 

At  the  quarterly  examination  of  Columbia  College  Gram- 
mar School,  held  on  Friday  last,  premiums  were  adjudged  to 
Isaac  Knevils,  Elias  Brevoort  Woodward,  George  Taylor  and 
Peter  Anderson.  The  premium  of  eloquence,  was  decided  in 
favor  of  John  W.  Mulligan. 

Mr.  Pool  beseeches  the  ladies  and  gentlemen,  who  honor 
him  with  their  presence,  to  bring  no  Dogs  with  them  to  the 
performance. 

4th 

Any  gentleman  who  wants  a  vessel  built,  may  have  it  done 
to  his  satisfaction,  on  the  most  reasonable  terms,  and  if  re- 
quired will  take  a  considerable  part  of  the  pay  in  merchan- 
dise, at  the  market  price,  enquire  of  William  Ustick,  mer- 
chant, in  Queen  Street. 

The  highest  price  will  be  given  for  Cotton  and  Linen  Rags, 
at  No  44  Hanover  Square,  corner  of  the  Old  Slip. 

Hugh  Smith,  has  opened  a  vendue  and  commission  store, 
at  No  203  Water  Street,  next  door  to  Jacobus  Van  Zandt's. 

5th 

Last  Thursday  evening,  was  married  the  Hon.  John  Kean, 
member  of  Congress  for  S.  C. ,  to  Miss  Susan  Livingston, 
daughter  of  Peter  Van  Brugh  Livingston,  of  Hanover  Square. 

To  be  sold,  the  house  and  lot  No  37 Broad  St.,  occupied  by 
Dr.  Charlton,  with  the  adjoining  counting  house,  and  store 
house,  out  kitchen,  and  stables  for  two  carriages  and  six 
horses.     The  lot  contains  an  extensive  wood  yard,  and  is  in- 


FOR   THE  YEAR   17S3.  185 

closed  by  buildings  and  a  high  brick  wall.  Also  a  brick 
house,  opposite  the  new  Presbyterian  Church,  occupied  by 
Mrs.  Roosevelt.  Apply  to  Catharine  Livingston,  No  36  Broad 
St  or  David  M.  Clarkson,  No  73  King  St. 

6th 

At  the  election  of  Aldermen  and  Assistants  for  this  city, 
held  on  Friday  last  (29th  ult)  the  following  gentlemen  were 
returned  duly  elected. 

East  Ward.  Thomas  Hazard,  Alderman  in  the  room  of 
John  Broome,  resigned.     John  Young,  Assistant. 

Dock  Ward.  William  Neilson,  Alderman,  Thomas  Ten 
Eyck,  Assistant. 

South  Ward.  Jeremiah  Wool,  Alderman,  John  Van  Dyck, 
Assistant. 

West  Ward.  William  W.  Gilbert,  Alderman,  Abraham  Van 
Gelder,  Assistant. 

North  Ward.  Abraham  P.  Lott,  Alderman,  George  Jane- 
way,  Assistant. 

Montgomery  Ward.  Benjamin  Blagg,  Alderman,  Tobias 
Van  Zandt,  Assistant. 

Out  Ward.  Nicholas  Bayard,  Alderman,  Cornelius  C. 
Roosevelt,  Assistant. 

The  Powles  Hook  Races,  will  begin  on  Tuesday  the  17th 
inst.  with  a  purse  of  one  hundred  dollars,  and  on  Thursday, 
the  Sweep  Stakes  will  be  run  for. 

7th 

All  persons  having  demands  on  the  estate  of  Thomas  In- 
glis,  of  this  city,  Cabinet  Maker,  deceased,  will  bring  them 
to  William  Ash,  at  No  17  John  St. 

Murray,  Mumford  &  Bowen,  have  for  sale  at  their  store  on 
Crane  Wharf,  a  large  stock  of  Spirits,  Rum,  Wine,  Window 
glass,  dry  goods,  also  a  quantity  of  Menhaden  to  be  bartered 
for  wet  or  dry  goods. 

A  fine  lot  of  ground  on  the  west  side  of  Broadway,  near  the 
old  Lutheran   Church,  is  for  sale.      Enquire  of  Alexander 


9th 

Saturday  afternoon,  one  of  the  Brooklyne  ferry  boats,  cross- 
ing from  the  city,  with  Mr.  Thorn,  Mr.  Backhouse,  and  a 
servant  of  his  Excellency  Don  Gardoqui,  together  with  five 


1SG  ANNALS  OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 

horses,  about  half  way  over,  by  some  accident  one  of  the 
horses  fell  to  leeward,  which  threw  the  rest  into  confusion, 
and  the  wind  being  fresh,  the  boat  overset  with  a  heavy  sea. 
On  this  occasion,  the  officers  and  crew  of  the  French  packet, 
acquired  much  credit,  as  by  their  timely  exertions  no  lives 
were  lost,  the  horses  were  saved  by  swimming  to  the  shore. 

Saturday  evening,  a  fire  broke  out  at  the  brewery  of  Mr. 
Atlee,  on  the  North  River,  which  consumed  the  malt  house, 
the  brewery  was  preserved. 

On  Monday  the  2d  inst.  departed  this  life  of  a  lingering 
illness,  Mrs.  Mary  Arden,  consort  of  Thomas  Arden,  of  this 
city,  merchant.  Her  remains  were  interred  the  Wednesday 
following,  in  the  family  vault,  in  the  new  Presbyterian  Church 
yard. 

Mr.  Morelle,  Fencing  Master,  proposes  to  give  a  general 
assault  to-morrow,  between  the  hour  of  ten  and  one,  at  his 
school  room,  No  60  Smith  St ,  where  gentlemen  skilful  in  the 
art  of  Fencing,  are  invited  to  be  present. 

10th 

A  deed  for  one  hundred  acres  of  land,  in  the  fertile  parts 
of  Kentucky,  is  offered  free  to  any  master  or  family  that  will 
settle  there,  apply  to  No  18  King  St. 

Augustus  Nicholls  in  Front  St.  near  the  Fly  Market,  offers 
for  sale  an  assortment  of  glass  and  earthen  ware. 

The  ship  Commerce,  Capt.  William  Shroudy,  is  loading  for 
Kingston,  Jamaica,  at  Stevens  and  Hubbell's  Wharf,  for 
freight  apply  to  D.  Tucker  &  Co.  22  Hanover  Square. 

11th 

Yesterday  was  launched  at  Ackley's  ship  yard,  the  beauti- 
ful ship  Favorite,  intended  for  the  London  trade,  and  owned 
by  John  Franklin  &  Co.  of  this  city.  She  is  to  be  commanded 
by  Capt.  Brown.  It  was  an  amazing  fine  launch,  performed 
in  the  presence  of  a  vast  assemblage  of  people,  amongst 
whom  were  numbered  the  principal  belles  and  beaus  of  our 
metropolis. 

For  Halifax,  the  brig  Mary.  Francis  Telford,  master,  at 
Cruger's  Wharf. 

For  Shelburne.  the  schooner  Edward,  James  Potter,  mas- 
ter, at  Brovvnejohn's  Wharf. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  187 


For  Kingston,  the  schooner  Ruth,  Mark  Spocksfield,  mas- 
ter, at  Beekman's  Wharf. 

For  Amsterdam,  the  ship  Columbia,  Christian  Chr.  Vul- 
phius,  master,  at  Well's  Wharf. 

For  Glasgow,  the  ship  Eagle,  John  Blain,  master,  at  Hal- 
let's  Wharf. 

For  London,  the  ship  Friendship,  Adam  Cowsar,  master,  at 
Lupton's  Wharf. 

12th 

On  Sunday  evening  (8th  inst)  died,  at  Moorfields,  Long  Isl- 
and, Mrs  Gertrude  Moore,  consort  of  Lambert  Moore,  Esq 
aged  34  years.  At  her  interment  an  excellent  sermon  was 
preached  by  her  nephew,  Rev.  Thomas  L.  Moore. 

All  persons  indebted  to  the  copartnership  of  Henry  Rem- 
sen  &  Co.  to  settle  with  George  and  Jeronimus  Remsen,  5 
Little  Dock  St.  or  Henry  Remsen,  8  Hanover  Square. 

Mr.  Griffiths  will  have  his  public  ball,  in  his  assembly  room, 
next  door  to  the  corner  of  WTall  and  Smith  Streets,  No  20, 
once  a  fortnight,  on  Tuesday.  Tickets  to  be  had  at  his  house 
51  Smith  St. 

The  New  York  Porter  House,  kept  by  John  Morgan,  at  the 
sign  of  the  Grand  Master,  near  the  ferry  stairs,  Fly  Market, 
will  in  future  have  soups  ready  from  eleven  to  one,  every 
day,  served  in  a  commodious  room  up  stairs.  Beef  Stakes, 
Mutton  Chops,  Oysters  &c.  cooked  in  the  best  manner  on  the 
shortest  notice.  Dinners  for  company  as  bespoke.  Said  Mor- 
gan keeps  a  regular  Ordinary  at  two  o'clock,  his  Liquors  are 
truly  Genuine. 

On  Thursday  night  last,  between  the  hours  of  nine  and 
one,  a  very  severe  storm  of  wind  and  rain  was  experienced  in 
this  city  and  vicinity. 

13th 

Mr.  Ruspini,  son  of  Ruspini,  surgeon  dentist,  of  Pall  Mall, 
London,  having  been  regularly  instructed  in  his  father's  pro- 
fession, by  the  first  practitioners  of  London  and  Paris,  offers 
his  service  to  the  public,  at  No  34  Hanver  Square.  This  day 
will  be  published,  the  eight  edition  of  A  Treatise  on  the  Teeth, 
by  Mr  Ruspini. 

Mr.  Picken  has  opened  his  dancing  school,  at  No  1.  Smith 
St.  corner  of  Duke  St. 


188  ANNALS   OF  NEW  YORK   CITY 

David  Gelston,  No  52  Water  St.  has  for  sale,  Rum,  Molasses, 
Tea,  Gun  powder,  Snuff,  Loaf  sugar,  Pepper,  Cotton,  Shot, 
Wine,  Spermaceti  oil,  &c. 

14th 

We  understand  that  several  clergymen,  belonging  to  the 
Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  this  city,  have  resolved  to 
lecture  in  St.  Paul's  Church,  every  Sunday  and  Thursday 
evening,  and  that  an  introductory  discourse  was  delivered  on 
Thursday  last,  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Beach,  in  presence  of  a  nu- 
merous assembly. 

Claret  in  cases  of  three  dozen,  of  the  first  quality  and  very 
high  flavor,  to  be  sold  by  William  Seton  &  Co.  201  Queen 
Street. 

To  be  sold,  the  house  corner  of  Little  Dock  St,  near  the 
Exchange,  now  in  the  occupation  of  Edmund  Seaman,  the 
house  adjoining  in  the  occupation  of  Sarah  Holmes,  two 
houses  fronting  the  Albany  Bason,  occupied  by  Nathaniel 
Strong,  and  Messrs  Mc William  and  Brown.  Title  given  by 
the  Marine  Society,  Samuel  Gilford,  treasurer. 

Cortland  Vanbeuren,  at  No  40  Water  St.,  has  for  sale  an 
assortment  of  groceries. 

16th 

Last  Saturday  night,  about  nine  o'clock,  as  a  poor  honest 
Woman  was  passing  along  Water  Street,  near  the  Old  Slip,  some 
inhuman  fellow  first  insulted  her,  and  afterwards  knocked 
down  and  kicked  her  in  a  shocking  manner,  leaving  her 
speechless  on  the  ground. 

The  wife  of  Aaron  Lancaster,  of  Pauling's  Precint,  Dutchess 
Co.  was  lately  delivered  of  three  fine  boys,  they  were  named 
Moses,  Aaron  and  Joseph. 

On  Wednesday  died,  after  a  lingering  illness,  Marie  Ann 
Waddington,  consort  of  John  Waddington,  an  eminent  mer- 
chant of  this  city. 

On  Thursday  last  died,  at  Greenwich,  near  this  city,  Mr. 
William  Rowsey,  merchant  of  Williamsburgh.  Va.  who  lately 
came  here  for  his  health. 

17th 

We  are  informed,  that  the  stages  between  this  city  and  Al- 
bany, at  present  are  to  run  but  twice  a  week,  though  the 
mail  will  continue  as  usual  till  the  expiration  of  this  month. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  189 

Holland  Gin,  in  butts  of  300  gallons  each,  also  in  single 
and  double  cases  and  jugs,  to  be  sold  by  Rudolph  H.  Van 
Dortsen,  No  6  Queen  St. 

Thomas  &  James  Arden  &  Co.  have  for  sale,  Hemp,  London 
Porter,  Grindstones,  Chalk  and  New  Castle  Coals,  at  No  35 
Water  St. 

To  be  sold,  the  estate  of  the  late  Widow  Jane  Johnson,  de- 
ceased, consisting  of  one  lot  of  ground,  near  the  new  Sugar 
house,  in  Montgomery  Ward,  one  lot  in  the  West  Ward,  lying 
in  New  Street,  towards  the  upper  end,  another  lot  in  New 
Street,  lying  on  the  south  corner  of  Verlettenbergh  Hill. 
Also  a  small  farm  of  250  acres,  back  of  the  Wall  Kill,  near  a 
place  called  Peconcing.  for  terms  apply  to  Peter  Marselis,  No 
55  Queen  St. 

18th 

The  Powles  Hook  Races,  which  were  postponed  yesterday 
on  account  of  the  bad  weather,  will  begin  this  day  at  two 
o'clock,  if  the  day  should  prove  favorable.  The  race  ground 
is  well  known  to  be  one  of  the  finest  in  America,  and  as  it 
has  been  formerly  greatly  frequented  on  occasions  of  this 
nature,  the  friends  of  the  turf  will  no  doubt  assemble  in 
great  numbers. 

For  sale  Holland  Gin,  and  Forge  Hammers,  by  Nicholas 
Hoffman  &  Son,  12  Little  Dock  St. 

Hugh  Gaine  has  imported  from  London,  a  large  selection  of 
books  and  stationery,  to  be  sold  at  his  book  store  and  print- 
ing office,  in  Hanover  Square. 

19th 

My  wife  Christian,  (formerly  the  Widow  McKinzie)  having 
behaved  in  a  very  unbecoming  manner,  I  will  pay  no  debts 
of  her  contracting.  Roderick  Campbell. 

An  old  soldier  not  unacquainted  with  propriety  in  military 
matters,  suggests  the  alteration  of  the  uniform  of  some  subal- 
tern officers  of  the  militia  of  this  city,  instead  of  breeches, 
putting  them  into  long  Kelts,  in  imitation  of  the  Highland 
women,  their  appearance  would  then  be  martial  and  respec- 
table, and  would  do  away  the  common  observation,  that  they 
had  better  be  in  petticoats,  than  in  commission. 

A  Hunt.  The  Gentlemen  Sportsmen  are  invited  to  the 
house  of  Mr.  Dawson,  at  Brooklyn  Ferry,  from  whence  will 


190  ANNALS  OP  NEW  YORK  CITY 

commence  to  morrow  morning  at  day  light,  a  Fox  chase, 
which  from  the  particular  good  quality  of  both  Huntsmen 
and  Hounds,  promise  a  most  pleasing  recreation. 

20th 

Yesterday  a  Marshall  of  the  Admiralty,  attempted  to  seize  a 
sloop  under  sail,  libelled  for  seamens  wages.  He  was  resisted 
by  the  Capt.  and  crew,  and  driven  off.  Capt.  D'Auvergne  of 
the  British  packet,  manned  two  boats  well  armed,  and  with 
the  marshall  gave  chace,  and  overtook  the  sloop  at  the  Hook, 
and  brought  her  to  town.  The  crew  made  their  escape  to 
the  Long  Island  shore. 

For  Charleston,  S.  C,  the  sloop  Charming  Sally,  George 
Leaycraft,  master,  at  Byvanck's  Wharf. 

Patrick  Welsh  and  Ann  his  wife,  have  by  mutal  consent 
parted,  the  public  are  notified  that  Patrick  will  not  pay  her 
debts. 

To  be  sold,  a  lot  of  ground  in  Dock  St.,  west  side  of  the 
house  of  Robert  Watts,  Esq.  formerly  the  property  of  Law- 
rence Kilburn,  a  title  will  be  given  by  Thomas  Mesnard. 

21st 

This  morning  at  nine  o'clock,  will  be  launched  at  the  ship 
yards,  the  new  "ship  belonging  to  Messrs.  Lynch  &  Stoughton, 
and  intended  for  the  East  Indies,  early  the  ensuing  spring. 

Last  Wednesday,  a  purse  of  $100  was  run  for,  over  Powles 
Hook  course,  by  the  bay  mare  Creeping  Kate,  and  the  horse 
named  Beau,  which  was  won  at  two  heats  by  the  former. 
They  afterwards  started  for  a  sweepstakes  of  ten  guineas,  and 
it  was  also  gained  by  the  mare. 

On  Thursday  evening,  was  married  by  the  Rev.  Benjamin 
Moore,  at  the  house  of  William  Bayard  Esq,  in  Queen  Street, 
Herman  Le  Roy,  Esq,  Holland  consul,  to  Miss  Hannah  Cor- 
nell, one  of  the  daughters  of  the  late  Samuel  Cornell,  Esq,  of 
Newbern,  N.  C. 

23d 

On  Friday  last  departed  this  life,  in  the  73d  year  of  his  age, 
Mr.  Thomas  Witter,  merchant,  a  worthy  and  respectable 
citizen  of  this  place.  His  remains  were  interred  the  day  fol- 
lowing, in  Trinity  Church  yard,  attended  by  a  numerous  con- 
course of  inhabitants. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  191 

The  corporation  will  contract  with  any  person,  to  keep  in 
repair,  the  public  wells  and  pumps  in  this  city,  proposals  will 
be  received  at  the  Clerks  office,  No  22  Maiden  Lane. 

William  Marriner,  No  16,  the  corner  of  Nassau  and  John 
Streets,  continues  as  usual  to  entertain  gentlemen,  with  Oys- 
ters cooked  in  a  variety  of  ways  ;  Beef  Stakes,  and  a  general 
assortment  of  other  eatables,  served  up  in  the  neatest  and 
most  elegant  manner,  with  the  best  of  liquors.  Masters  of 
vessels  and  others,  may  be  supplied  with  Fry'd  and  Pickled 
Oysters  for  exportation,  on  the  shortest  notice. 

24th 

William  Hill  &  Co.  merchants,  Maiden  Lane,  offer  the  sloop 
Betsey  for  sale. 

William  Taylor,  has  for  sale  at  his  store,  on  Crane  Wharf, 
Rum,  Gin,  Coffee,  Mackarel  in  barrels,  Salmon  in  tierces, 
Dum  and  Cod  Fish. 

He  will  let  the  Ice  House,  back  of  Trinity  Church. 

Peter  Goelet,  at  the  Golden  Key,  No  48  Hanover  Square, 
has  imported  in  the  last  vessels  from  London,  A  very  large 
and  general  assortment  of  Ironmongery,  Cutlery,  Sadlery 
and  Hardware  ;  all  kinds  of  tools  and  materials  for  clock  and 
watch  makers  ;  gold  and  silver  smiths ;  joiners,  carpenters, 
black  and  gun  smiths  ;  sadlers,  shoemakers,  &c.  Also,  re- 
fined bar  iron,  crowley  and  blistered  steel,  cart  iron,  griddles, 
pots,  kettles,  cart  and  waggon  boxes,  andirons,  &c.  anvils, 
vises,  shovels  spades,  frying  pans,  sad  irons,  crucibles,  black 
lead  pots,  nails,  saws,  tongs  and  shovels,  brass  ware,  candle- 
sticks, branches,  &c.  a  great  variety  of  brass  furniture  for 
cabinet  makers ;  also,  stationery,  japaned  and  copper  ware, 
violin  and  guitar  strings,  harpsicord  wire,  pewter  spoons, 
coat,  vest  and  sleeve  buttons,  leather  and  hair  trunks,  boot 
legs  and  vamps,  bend  leather  soles,  &c  &c.  And  a  consign- 
ment of  playing  cards. 

25th 

The  sloop  Content,  John  Kelby,  master  which  sailed  from 
Norfolk  on  the  second  of  July  last  for  Charleston,  S.  C,  was 
blown  off  the  coast  by  a  gale,  finally  reached  her  destination, 
after  a  voyage  of  72  days.  The  captain  and  crew  were 
scarcely  able  to  walk. 

The  firm  of  Throop  &  Crosby,  of  No  4  Whitehall,  is  dissolved 
by  mutual  consent. 


192  ANNALS  OF  NEW   YORK   CITY 

Mrs.  La  Farque,  milliner  from  Paris,  No  62  William  Street, 
near  the  North  Church,  makes  and  sells  every  thing  in  her 
way,  according  to  the  true  Parisian  taste. 

Jacob  Foster,  has  erected  at  No  21  Roosevelt  St. ,  a  complete 
Nailing  Manufactory,  where  he  intends  carryiug  on  the  busi- 
ness from  a  Tack  up  to  a  12  inch  Spike.  He  wants  six  jour- 
neymen nailors. 

26th 

Last  week  was  married,  by  the  Rev.  Dr.  Mason,  Mr.  John 
Young,  of  Queen  Street,  to  Miss.  Margaret  Bassett,  a  lady 
possessed  of  every  domestic  virtue  in  an  eminent  degree. 

The  gentlemen  who  have  become  members  of  the  Company 
of  Light  Infantry,  under  the  command  of  Capt.  John  Stagg, 
Jun.  will  meet  this  evening  at  Marriner's  Tavern. 

Elting  &  Varick,  have  removed  their  store  from  No  15,  on 
the  Albany  Dock,  to  their  new  building  No  20,  on  Little 
Dock  Street,  betwixt  Coenties  and  the  Old  Slip,  where  they 
have  a  general  assortment  of  ironmongery  etc. 

27th 

The  Bank  of  New  York  declare  a  dividend  on  the  capital 
stock,  of  three  per  cent,  for  six  months.  William  Seton, 
Cashier. 

The  copartnership  of  George  and  Samuel  Douglas  &  Co. 
will  be  dissolved  on  the  first  of  January  next. 

To  be  let,  that  large  and  commodious  house,  corner  of  Smith 
and  Little  Queen  Streets,  with  a  stable  adjoining.  Enquire 
of  Mary  Beekman,  10  Hanover  Square. 

Robert  Hodge,  38  Maiden  Lane,  three  doors  from  Queen 
Street,  has  imported  a  choice  collection  of  books. 

28th 

Prince  William  Henry,  one  of  his  Britannic  Majesty's  Sons, 
arrived  at  Halifax,  on  the  5th  inst.  The  Prince  it  is  said  in- 
tends a  visit  to  the  United  States  ;  if  so,  as  being  the  son  of 
an  European  Monarch,  we  doubt  not  he  will  meet  with  every 
mark  of  attention  due  his  rank. 

To  be  let,  that  noted  Oyster  House,  No  58  Fair  Street,  now 
in  possession  of  the  subscriber.  It  is  a  good  stand,  and  fre- 
quented by  most  gentlemen.  Thomas  Rattoon. 


FOR   THE   YEAR  1786.  193 

Constable,  Rucker  &  Co.  39  Great  Dock  Street,  have  for  sale 
Hemp,  Swedes  Iron,  Tea,  and  Pickled  Herrings  in  barrells 
Sugar,  Beef  and  Ox  tongues,  Wines  etc  etc. 

30th 

Christopher  Lewis  Lente  intends  for  North  Carolina,  on  the 
5th  of  Nov.  and  will  sell  his  stock  of  groceries,  confectionaries, 
and  Wines,  cheap. 

Thomas  Smith,  Boot,  Shoe  maker  and  Leather  cutter,  No 
179  Chapel  Street,  sells  all  sorts  of  boots  and  shoes  at  the  fol- 
lowing prices. 


Mens  best  boots,  town  made  warranted 

Common  ditto 

Men  shoes  best  sort 

Ditto  Strong    .... 

Womens  sattin  or  calimanco  shoes 

Ditto  Leather 


4. 
12. 

8  to  9 
11 


Stolen  or  Strayed  from  Francis  Runabout  Brett,  at  the  six 
mile  stone,  Harlem  Road,  a  Grey  Horse. 

31st 

Stolen  from  Robert  Dods,  No  41  Queen  Street,  a  scarlet 
cloak,  about  half  worn,  without  hood  or  collar,  also  a  sattin 
brocade  pattern  of  a  waist  coat,  they  were  taken  out  of  the 
window,  a  reward  of  ten  dollars  is  offered. 

Ran  away  from  her  master,  James  Brewster,  an  indented 
Irish  servant  woman,  about  12  years  of  age,  stout  made, 
pitted  much  with  the  small  pox.  Whoever  returns  her  in 
good  health,  shall  receive  one  shilling  and  six  pence  reward. 

To  be  sold,  that  large  house  and  lot  of  ground,  occupied 
by  John  Barney,  at  the  sign  of  the  Plough  and  Harrow,  at 
the  head  of  Bowery  Lane,  the  stand  for  a  public  house  is 
equal  to  any  in  the  city.  Enquire  of  Comfort  and  Joshua 
Sands,  No  50  Queen  St. 

November  1st 

On  Sunday  last,  the  Rev.  Samuel  Provost,  D.D.  rector  of 
St.  Paul's  Church  in  this  city,  who  sometime  since  was  pro- 
moted to  the  Episcopal  see  of  this  State,  took  a  very  affec- 
tionate leave  of  his  congregation,  previous  to  his  departure 
for  England,  to  be  consecrated  to  that  office. 


194  ANNALS   OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

On  Sunday  evening,  was  stolen  from  No  28  Water  St.,  a 
pair  of  silver  buckles,  a  dark  blue  cloth  coat,  two  white  waist 
coats,  a  pair  of  nankeen  breechees,  and  several  articles  of 
wearing  apparel.  A  reward  will  be  paid  for  their  recovery 
by  John  Delafield. 

Stolen  out  of  the  house  of  William  Arnold,  last  Monday, 
a  silver  sugar  dish,  a  silver  milk  pot,  and  a  pair  of  sugar- 
tongs  ;  all  marked. 

2d 

The  New  York  Packet,  will  in  future  appear  on  Tuesday 
and  Friday,  in  every  week,  instead  of  Monday  and  Thursday, 
as  heretofore. 

Mr.  Wright's  celebrated  collection  of  paintings,  have  been 
removed  from  Cherry  St.  to  Queen  St.,  No  55,  where  the 
lovers  of  the  fine  arts  may  at  any  time  view  them. 

The  Albany  line  of  stages,  by  reason  of  the  shortness  of  the 
days,  will  until  the  first  of  May  next,  take  three  instead  of 
two  days  to  perform  their  tour.  A  carriage  will  move  from 
Mr.  Pendleton's  tavern,  No.  82  Water  St.  in  New  York,  and 
Mr.  Lewis's  in  Albany,  every  Monday  and  Thursday  morn- 
ings, precisely  at  five  o'clock,  and  return  Wednesday  and 
Saturday  following. 

3d 

Yesterday  sailed  the  Betsey,  Capt.  Mesnard,  for  London, 
in  her  went  passengers,  Mr.  Howell  Williams  of  Va. .  Robert 
Mercer,  of  this  city,  merchant,  Capt.  John  Grinnel  and 
others. 

Samuel  Pell  &  Co.  No.  9.  Burling  Slip,  have  for  sale  Ja- 
maica Spirits,  Sous'd  Salmon,  Essence  of  Spruce,  Delph  and 
Queens  ware. 

The  copartnership  of  Griffiths  &  Colburn,  of  201  Water  St. 
is  dissolved. 

4th 

Last  Sunday  night,  a  mulatto  woman  in  this  city,  was  de- 
livered of  three  female  children,  who,  with  the  mother  are 
likely  to  do  well. 

On  Thursday  morning,  sailed  the  British  packet  Speedy, 
Capt.  D'Auvergne,  for  Falmouth,  in  her  went  passengers,  the 
Rev.  Dr.  Provost,  the  Rev.  Dr.  White,  of  Phil.  Mr.  Dew- 
hurst,  merchant  of  this  city,  and  lady. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  195 

The  volunteers  of  Capt.  Stagg's  light  infantry  company,  in- 
tend to  morrow,  to  march  to  the  Presbyterian  Church,  dressed 
in  their  new  uniforms,  to  hear  a  sermon  by  Rev.  Dr. 
Rodgers. 

The  Catholic  Church,  situated  between  St.  Paul's  and  the 
College,  will  be  consecrated  this  day,  and  the  service  will 
begin  at  eleven  o'clock. 

6th 

Saturday  the  4th  inst.  being  the  anniversary  of  St.  Carlos, 
it  was  celebrated  by  Don  Diego  Gardoqui,  the  Spanish  minis- 
ter, at  his  house,  where  he  entertained  with  an  elegant  dinner, 
the  President  of  Congress,  and  all  the  members,  the  secretary 
of  Congress,  Ministers  of  Foreign  Affairs,  War,  and  Finance, 
the  Foreign  Ministers,  Consuls,  &c.  &c.  After  dinner  thir- 
teen toasts  were  drank. 

Saturday  morning,  the  Roman  Catholic  Church  in  this  city, 
was  privately  consecrated  to  the  service  of  Almighty  God,  by 
the  Rev.  Mr.  Nugent,  Rector  of  said  Church  ;  when  further 
progress  is  made  in  the  building,  it  then  will  be  dedicated 
with  the  usual  solemnities,  of  which  timely  notice  will  be 
given.  There  were  present  at  the  consecration,  his  excel- 
lency Don  Gardoqui,  and  Son,  and  several  other  gentlemen 
of  distinction. 

7th 

The  public  are  cautioned  to  beware  of  counterfeit  Spanish 
dollars,  two  shilling  pieces,  and  English  shillings,  as  several 
of  these  denominations  have  been  detected  in  this  city.  The 
are  made  of  base  metal,  and  can  easily  be  discovered  if  care- 
fully examined. 

Lately  married  at  Poughkeepsie,  Doctor  Charles  Crooke,  to 
the  amiable  Miss  Polly  Marsh,  of  that  place. 

E.  Crosby,  Art.  Obstet.  Prof,  of  Columbia  College,  will  de- 
liver a  Course  of  Lectures  on  Midwifery,  the  ensuing  season, 
in  which  various  presentations  of  labors,  will  be  accurately 
exemplified  and  demonstrated,  on  a  machine  of  new  and  ad- 
mirable construction,  for  the  purpose.  The  introductory 
lecture  will  be  read  at  12  o'clock,  on  Tuesday  21st  inst.,  at 
his  house,  No.  59  Queen  St. 

Henry  Wolfe,  will  supply  the  gentlemen  of  the  Light  In- 
fantry  and  others,  with  Tortoise  shell,  Crooked  and  Horn 
Combs,  at  his  manufactory  3.  Cruger's  Wharf. 


196  ANNALS   OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 


8th 

Hannah  Rook,  lately  from  London,  has  removed  to  No.  27 
Duke  St.,  at  Mrs.  Fleming's,  where  she  continues  to  do  all 
kinds  of  clear  starching,  and  cleaning  Beausons,  all  kinds  of 
white  silk  stockings  &c. 

Mr.  Costigan,  has  removed  to  No.  35  Broad  Street,  the  cor- 
ner of  Mill  St.,  where  he  has  opened  a  Boarding  and  Lodg- 
ing House. 

9th 

On  Monday  evening  was  married  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Beach, 
John  Pierce,  Esq ;  Paymaster  General,  and  Commissioner  of 
Army  Accounts,  of  the  U.  S.,  to  Miss  Nancy  Bard,  youngest 
daughter  of  Dr.  John  Bard,  an  eminent  physician  of  this 
city. 

The  Society  for  promoting  Vocal  Music,  meet  at  six  o'clock 
this  evening,  at  Mr.  Hulett's  schoolroom  in  Little  Queen  St. 

The  Society  for  promoting  the  Manumission  of  Slaves,  and 
protecting  such  of  them  as  have  been  or  may  be  liberated  ; 
will  meet  at  six  o'clock,  this  evening  at  Simmon's  Inn. 

John  Keese,  Secretary. 

Whereas  Samuel  Israels,  has  heretofore  been  censured  for 
being  concerned  with  his  the  subscribers  wife,  in  a  robbery 
committed  in  his  house  on  the  20th  of  August  last.  Now  for 
several  good  reasons,  the  subscriber  acquits  the  said  Israels 
and  his  family,  for  being  concerned  with  his  wife  in  the  said 
robbery,  or  any  other  matter  of  a  criminal  nature  whatso- 
ever, or  dishonest  practice,  for  what  I  know. 

Isaac  Willets. 

10th 

Died  yesterday,  much  regretted  aged  57  years,  of  a  billious 
complaint,  Mr.  Cornelius  Bradford,  a  very  worthy  and  re- 
spectable citizen.  During  the  late  struggle  for  American 
Liberty,  Mr.  Bradford  evinced  his  attachment  to  his  coun- 
try. The  Coffee  House,  in  this  city,  under  his  management, 
was  kept  with  great  dignity,  both  before  and  since  the  war. 
He  has  left  a  disconsolate  widow,  and  several  children  to  la- 
ment their  loss. 

The  winter  session  of  Columbia  College,  commences  on 
Thursday  the  15th  inst.,  when  the  students  are  desired  to  at- 
tend. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  197 

On  Sunday  next,  the  12th.  inst.,  a  Charity  Sermon  will  be 
preached,  and  a  collection  made  in  the  forenoon,  at  St. 
George's  Chapel,  for  the  benefit  of  the  Charity  School  in  this 
city.  And  on  Sunday  the  19th.  day  of  December  next,  an- 
other will  be  preached,  at  St.  Paul's  Chapel,  for  the  same  pur- 
pose. An  anthem  adapted  for  the  occasion  will  be  sung  by 
the  scholars.  The  school  at  present  consists  of  86  scholars, 
viz: — 56  boys  and  30  girls. 

11th 

The  friends  of  Mr.  Bradford,  are  requested  to  attend  his 
funeral  this  evening,  at  four  o'clock,  from  the  Coffee  House. 

The  subscribers  to  the  Dancing  Assembly,  are  requested  to 
meet  at  Corre's  Tavern,  at  six  o'clock  next  Tuesday  evening. 

Ten  Pounds  Reward.  Stolen  from  No  89  Broadway,  several 
articles  of  Plate,  amongst  which  was  a  Quart  Bowl,  with  the 
letters  H.  B.  S.  on  the  bottom  ;  one  dozen  and  a  half  Tea 
Spoons,  Sugar  Tongs,  &c.  Some  of  the  spoons  were  marked 
I.  B.  T. 

On  Thursday  evening  last,  the  store  No  60  in  William  Street, 
was  broke  open,  and  a  large  quantity  of  goods  stolen,  also  a 
silver  seal  with  the  letters  K.  A. 

Thomas  Steele,  has  opened  a  school,  at  No.  27  Crown  St., 
where  he  teaches  reading,  writing,  and  arithmetic. 

Richard  Ashbridge,  has  removed  his  conveyancing  office, 
to  No.  11  John  St. 

13th 

The  Court  of  Appeals  have  met  agreeable  to  the  resolve  of 
Congress,  and  are  now  sitting  in  this  city,  in  the  room  over 
the  Exchange. 

Van  Voorhis  &  Coley.  jewellers  No  27.  Hanover  Square, 
offer  six  pence  reward  for  the  return  of  a  runaway  appren- 
tice named  John  Spand,  aged  19  years. 

To  be  let,  a  house  in  Broadway,  adjoininig  Mr.  Ellison's, 
it  is  three  stories  high,  eight  rooms  newly  papered,  and  com- 
pletely finished,  with  a  coach  house,  and  stable  for  three 
horses.     Enquire  of  Mr.  Ellison,  or  at  51  Wall  St. 

Swill  for  Hogs  and  Cows,  of  a  superior  quality,  being  pre- 
pared from  pure  sound  grain,  to  be  sold  on  reasonable  terms. 


198  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK  CITY 


14th 


On  Saturday  last,  departed  this  life  in  the  29th  year  of  his 
age  Gilbert  Van  Cortlandt,  son  of  His  Hon.  the  Lieut.  Gov- 
ernor of  this  State.  Yesterday  afternoon  his  remains  were 
deposited  in  the  North  Church.  Being  a  worthy  member  of 
an  Ancient  and  Hon.  Lodge  of  Free  Masons  in  this  city,  his 
funeral  was  attended  by  the  Brethren,  clothed  in  the  habili- 
ments of  the  Order. 

All  persons  having  claims  against,  or  indebted  to,  the  estate 
of  James  Jarvis  or  Mary  Jarvis  deceased,  are  informed  that 
James  Giles,  No  58  Maiden  Lane,  is  authorized  by  the  execu- 
tors to  act  for  them. 

Liverpool  blown  Salt,  and  a  quantity  of  Canal  Coals,  just 
arrived  from  Liverpool,  for  sale  by  William  Kenyon,  No  189 
Queen  St. 

15th 

Mason  Wattles,  informs  the  public  that  he  has  taken  the 
Roads  lately  occupied  by  Mr.  Talmage  Hall,  and  furnished 
them  with  good  Stages,  and  fresh  horses.  Both  the  Boston 
and  Albany  stages  will  start  as  usual  from  Major  Pendleton's, 
No.  8  Water  St. ,  on  Monday  and  Thursday  mornings  precisely 
at  five  o'clock  and  return  on  Wednesday  and  Saturday  even- 
ings. Every  attention  will  be  paid  to  make  the  passengers 
comfortable  and  happy  at  the  Inns,  and  on  the  road,  as  he 
shall  be  constantly  with  them. 

James  Griffiths,  No  201  Water  Street,  has  commenced  the 
auction  and  commission  business  on  his  own  account. 

Storm  &  Sickles,  No  35  Little  Dock  St.,  offer  for  sale  the 
sloop  Clinton. 

16th 

Died  yesterday  Mrs.  Mary  Hunter,  consort  of  Capt.  Robert 
Hunter,  late  of  the  American  army. 

An  account  has  been  brought  to  town  of  the  death  of  Nich- 
olas Gouverneur,  Esq.,  many  years  a  West  Indian  merchant 
of  the  first  distinction  in  this  city;  he  died  at  Newark,  in 
East  Jersey,  in  his  74th  year,  lamented  by  a  very  extensive 
acquaintance. 

Yesterday  about  noon,  one  of  the  ferry  boats  belonging  to 
Powles  Hook  ferry,  in  attempting  to  cross  the  North  River, 


FOR  THE  YEAR  17S6.  199 

was  overset  a  few  rods  from  the  stairs,  by  a  sudden  flaw  of 
wind  ;  by  this  accident  three  of  the  people  on  board  were 
unfortunately  drowned,  viz: — a  gentleman  supposed  to  be 
Capt.  Baty,  who  belonged  to  the  Jersey  troops,  in  the  late 
army,  and  resided  near  Princeton  ;  Mr.  Young  -a  driver  of 
one  of  the  Phil,  stages ;  and  a  Negro  servant  belonging  to 
Mr  Van  Voors.  Two  ferry  men  and  a  passenger  saved  them- 
selves by  swimming  to  the  boat.  The  wind  continued  high 
all  day,  the  bodies  were  not  found  at  sunset. 

To  be  sold  by  the  Sheriff,  Adolph  Waldron's  farm  lying  at 
Hoorn's  Hook,  about  eight  miles  from  New  York. 

17th 

Married  on  Wednesday  evening  Mr.  James  Roosevelt,  son 
of  the  Hon.  Isaac  Roosevelt,  to  Miss  Maria  Walton,  daughter 
of  Abraham  Walton,  merchant. 

Last  Lord's  Day,  the  Rev.  William  Linn,  was  installed  as 
a  minister  in  the  Reformed  Protestant  Dutch  Church  in  this 
city,  greatly  to  the  acceptance  of  that  very  large  and  respect- 
able congregation. 

A  two  story  brick  house,  No  181  Queen  Street,  next  door 
to  Samuel  Franklin,  one  of  the  best  stands  for  business  in  the 
city.     Apply  to  Theophilus  Elsworth. 

Run  away  from  Elie  Joseph  Chevalier,  No  28  Great  Dock 
St.  A  young  wench,  yellow  complexion,  four  feet  six  inches 
high,  fourteen  years  of  age  named  Rachel,  formerly  belong- 
ing to  Mr.  Griffiths,  dancing  master,  had  on  a  brown  stuff 
jacket,  red  petticoat  and  a  straw  hat.     Four  dollars  reward. 

18th 

Last  evening  was  buried  in  his  family  vault  at  the  new 
Dutch  Church,  the  remains  of  Nicholas  Gouverneur,  Esq.  an 
ancient  and  respectable  inhabitant  of  this  city,  who  died  at 
his  country  seat  near  Newark,  in  N.  J.,  on  the  15th  inst.  in 
his  74th  year. 

Yesterday  afternoon  was  deposited  in  the  new  Dutch 
Church  yard,  the  body  of  Elias  Covenhoven,  merchant  at 
Allen  Town,  son  of  Peter  Covenhoven  of  Monmouth  Co.  N.  J. 
He  was  one  of  the  unfortunate  persons  who  perished  in  at- 
tempting to  cross  the  Powles  Hook  ferry  on  Wednesday  last. 

One  hogshead  of  leaf  tobacco  was  stolen  Wednesday  even- 
ing last,  from  the  Yellow  Store,  No  2.   Hunter's  Key,  the 


200  ANNALS   OF  NEW  YORK  CITY 

owner  Robert  Stewart,  of  No  7  Water  St.,   will  give   Ten 
Pounds  for  its  recovery. 

20th 
The  Society  for  Promoting  the  Manumission  of  Slaves,  at 
a  meeting  "held  on  the  9th  inst.,  agreed  upon  a  plan  for 
establishing  a  School  for  instructing  the  children  of  Free 
Negroes,  in  this  city. 

Boarding  and  lodging  by  the  Widow  Bull,  late  of  the  North 
River,  who  has  opened  a  Porter  and  Oyster  House  in  Fair  St. , 
No  58,  near  Golden  Hill,  where  dinners  and  suppers  may  be 
had  on  the  shortest  notice. 

J.  Greenwood,  dentist,  real  maker  of  artificial  teeth,  makes 
and  sets  in  teeth,  so  exact  as  not  to  be  distinguished  from  the 
natural,  they  are  not  to  be  taken  out  at  night  as  some  falsely 
suppose.  He  likewise  transplants  natural  teeth,  and  fixes 
them  upon  gold.  He  will  wait  upon  ladies  and  gentlemen  at 
their  houses  and  may  be  spoke  with  at  No.  21.  John  St. 

21st 
Columbia  College  Grammar  School.      Mr.    Cochran   begs 
leave  to  inform  the  public,  that  he  is  now  assisted  by  the 
Bev.  Mr.  George  Wright,  late  of  Trinity  College,  Dublin. 

To  be  sold,  a  house  and  lot  of  ground  fronting  the  Broad- 
way No  3,  next  to  the  house  formerly  William  Axtels,  now 
in  possession  of  Lewis  Scott,  and  on  the  other  side,  ground 
new  the  property  of  Philip  Livingston. 

To  be  sold,  a  house  and  lot  on  the  easterly  corner  of  Cath- 
arine Slip,  two  stories  high,  with  three  rooms  and  fire  places, 
also  to  be  sold  at  the  same  place  a  quantity  of  household  fur- 
niture, apply  to  Elinor  Query,  living  on  the  premises. 

22d 
A  person  whose  greatest  ambition  is  to  instruct  and  please, 
appeals  to  the  patrons  of  genius  and  literature  for  subscrip- 
tions to  enable  him  to  publish  a  handsome  pocket  volume  of 
Original  Poems.  The  work  is  ready  and  will  be  put  to  press 
when  one  hundred  names  are  subscribed  at  half  a  dollar  each. 
The  volume  is  to  be  embellished  with  an  elegant  frontispiece 
representing  Liberty  introducing  the  Arts  to  America. 

23d 

Tuesday  last  sailed  for  London,  the  new  ship  Favorite, 
commanded  by  Capt.  Brown.     Mr.  John  Franklin,  and  Mr. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  201 

William  Rowlet,  merchants,  and  John  George  Leake,  Esq  all 
of  this  city,  are  gone  passengers  in  her. 

A  mullato  boy,  between  18  and  19  years  of  age,  to  be  sold, 
is  a  tolerable  Cook,  and  understands  all  kinds  of  housework. 

The  parents  and  guardians  of  the  young  ladies,  educated 
in  the  New  York  Boarding  School,  are  informed  that  Satur- 
day the  25th  instant,  is  appointed  for  the  public  examination 
of  pupils  and  distribution  of  premiums. 

24th 

To-morrow  completes  the  term  of  three  years  since  the 
evacuation  of  this  city  by  the  British  troops— an  event  that 
restored  to  this  State  the  possession  of  its  metropolis,  attended 
by  an  established  independency. 

The  firm  of  Samuel  Broome  and  Jeremiah  Piatt,  ol  New 
Haven,  Conn,  is  this  day  dissolved,  all  persons  indebted  to 
them,  or  the  late  firm  of  Samuel  Broome  &  Co.  will  make 
payment  to  Daniel  Phoenix,  merchant  No  32  Water  St. 

M.  Annin  informs  the  public,  that  a  Clock  may  be  seen  at 
his  house  No.  60,  Great  Dock  St. ,  near  the  Exchange.  This 
Clock  with  a  swing  gate  is  his  own  invention,  and  has  received 
the  Sanction  of  the  Royal  Academy  of  Paris.  It  estimates 
the  weight  and  pulsation  of  the  blood,  the  weight  is  shown 
on  the  dial  with  the  greatest  precision.  His  clocks  are  of 
different  sizes,  some  weigh  ounces,  others  quarters,  others 
half  a  pound,  and  others  a  pound.  Some  may  be  worn  as  a 
fob  ;  some  may  be  put  into  a  snuff  box. 

Bears  Grease  for  making  the  hair  grow,  to  be  had  of 
Nathaniel  Smitl!,  185  Queen  St. 

25th 

The  Charity  sermon  advertised  for  last  Sunday,  and  post- 
poned on  account  of  the  weather,  will  be  preached,  to-morrow 
forenoon  at  St.  Paul's  Church.  , 

Kitefoot  tobacco,  for  smoking,  to  be  had  of  Leiper  & 
Gray,  at  No.  36  Hanover  Square. 

To  be  sold,  a  valuable  Negro  Woman,  sold  for  no  fault. 
She  can  bake,  brew,  wash,  iron  and  cook,  and  can  otherwise 
be  well  recommended. 


202  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK  CITY 


27th 

In  consequence  of  the  number  of  applications  to  attend  the 
public  examination  of  the  N.  Y.  Boarding  School,  permission 
was  obtained  from  Columbia  College  to  use  their  hall  for  the 
examination.  The  following  ladies  received  premiums. 
1st  Class.  Miss.  Harrison,  Miss  Knox  and  Miss.  Edwards  of 
New  York.  2d  Class.  Miss.  Rogers,  Miss.  Jenny  Macomb, 
and  Miss.  Hillegar.  3d  Class.  Miss.  Temple,  Miss.  Lewis, 
and  Miss.  Catharine  Macomb.  In  the  French  department,  a 
premium  was  adjudged  Miss.  Harrison,  and  Miss.  Temple  re- 
ceived one  from  the  .French  master  in  compliment  for  her 
diligence  and  progress. 

Mr.  Strangway,  on  the  premises,  will  rent,  the  large  store 
No  2.  in  the  Fly  Market,  with  or  without  a  kitchen,  dining 
room  and  bed  chamber. 

28th 

Yesterday,  a  charity  sermon  for  the  benefit  of  the  school, 
was  preached,  by  the  Rev.  Mr.  Moore  at  St  Paul's  Church,  to 
a  very  respectable  and  numerous  congregation. 

Talmage  Hall,  late  proprietor  of  the  stage  lines,  makes 
a  statement  denying  the  charge,  that  he  secreted  property 
from  his  creditors.  Col.  Richard  Piatt  assumed  his  debts. 
The  sudden  elopement  of  Mr.  Cape  in  February  last,  was  the 
first  cause  of  his  creditors  demanding  their  money,  they  sus- 
pecting that  he  was  connected  with  Cape,  and  was  about 
absconding,  he  called  a  meeting  of  his  creditors  and  placed 
his  property  in  the  hands  of  trustees  appointed  by  them. 

John  Waldron,  at  the  seven  mile  stone,  Harlem  advertises 
three  stray  cows  found  in  his  pasture. 

The  farm  at  Fordham,  two  miles  from  King's  Bridge,  for- 
merly belonging  to  Benjamin  Corser,  and  now  occupied  by 
Andrew  Corser,  is  offered  for  sale.  Apply  at  New  York  to 
Zacharias  Sickells  and  Robert  Watts,  who  will  also  settle  all 
demands  against  the  estate  of  the  late  Benjamin  Corser,  or 
Isaac  Corser.        * 

29th 

Information  is  wanted  of  Sarah  Lindsay,  or  her  daughter, 
who  left  Philadelphia  in  the  year  1778,  and  came  to  this  city 
with  the  British  troops,  where  it  is  supposed  her  daughter 
married. 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  203 

To  be  sold,  the  house  and  lot  in  William  Street,  at  present 
occupied  by  Mr.  Ramage,  the  house  is  two  story  high  built 
of  brick. 

Shalor  &  Sebor,  have  for  sale,  at  the  stores  formerly  occu- 
pied by  Messrs.  Perry  and  Hayes,  rear  of  the  house  No  15 
Duke  St.     A  quantity  of  European  and  India  Goods. 

30th 

On  Monday  last  several  bakers  were  detected  in  the  scan- 
dalous and  fraudulent  practice  of  selling  bread  below  the  es- 
tablished standard.  Some  had  so  far  deviated  from  the  rules 
of  common  honesty,  as  to  have  six  penny  loaves  six  ounces 
less  than  the  assize.  Their  bread  was  taken  from  them  and 
given  to  the  poor. 

To  be  sold  a  few  chaldron  of  excellent  Liverpool  coals  fit  for 
the  grate  or  smith.  Also  a  few  chaldron  of  Canal  coal,  en- 
quire of  William  Dodge,  No.  9  Fair  Street,  or  Walter  Heyer, 
corner  of  King  and  Nassau  Streets. 

John  Blagge,  head  of  Bowne's  Wharf,  has  for  sale  fresh 
Bohea  tea,  Malaga  wine,  Russia  duck  &c.  &c. 

Salt  of  a  superior  quality  to  be  sold  from  the  ship  Eagle, 
Capt.  Blain.  For  terms  apply  to  David  Gelston,  John  Blagge, 
James  Watson,  Salstonstall  &  Mumford,  Murray,  Mumford 
&  Bowen,  or  the  measurer  on  board  at  Halett's  Wharf. 

December  1st 

Yesterday  being  St.  Andrew's  Day,  the  tutelar  Saint  of 
Scotland,  the  St  Andrew's  Society  of  this  State  held  their  an- 
niversary assembly  at  the  City  Tavern,  when  officers  were 
elected  for  the  ensuing  year,  it  was  reported  that  the  sum  of 
£163,  10,  5,  had  been  distributed  to  the  poor,  and  that  £100, 
had  been  added  to  the  capital  stock,  and  put  at  interest. 

At  four  o'clock,  the  Society  was  called  to  an  excellent 
dinner  provided  by  Mr.  Corre,  ab  which  his  Excellency  the 
Governor  was  present,  the  following  toasts  were  drank,  1. 
The  Day,  and  all  who  honor  it.  2.  The  Land  of  Cakes.  3. 
Congress.  4.  The  State  of  New  York  and  all  who  wish  its  pros- 
perity. 5.  General  Washington,  and  the  Friends  of  America. 
6.  Our  Friends  in  the  Land  of  our  Nativity.  7.  Prosperity 
and  Perpetuity  to  the  St.  Andrew's  Society  of  the  State  of 
New  York.  8.  The  Beggars  Bennison.  9.  The  Plough  and 
Sail.      10.   Geordie  McGregor's  maleson  to  all  the  Enemies  of 


204  ANNALS   OF   NEW   YORK   CITY 

Scotland.  11.  Rob  Gibb's  contract.  12.  The  Bonnie  Lassies 
that  play  among  the  heather.  13.  May  honor  and  benevo- 
lence continue  the  governing  principles  of  Scotsmen,  and 
their  Descendants. 

Married  on  Wednesday  evening,  by  the  Eev.  Dr.  John  H. 
Livingston,  Mr.  John  Hone,  merchant  of  this  city,  to  Miss. 
Joanna  Stoutenburgh,  eldest  daughter  of  Col.  Isaac  Stouten- 
burgh. 

2d 

The  total  number  of  the  whole  race  of  mankind,  now  on 
the  surface  of  the  globe,  is  computed  to  be  898,200,000. 

The  partnership  of  Scriba,  Schroppel  &  Starman,  is  dis- 
solved, payment  to  be  made  to  any  of  the  partners,  viz:  — 
George  L.  C.  Scriba,  George  C.  Schroppel,  Frederick  William 
Starman. 

The  former  business  will  be  continued  at  No  17,  Queen 
St.,  in  future  under  George  Scriba  only. 

All  persons  are  forbid  making  payments  to  Ebenezer  Gearey, 
the  elder,  of  Lebanon,  Conn.  Ebenezer  Gearey,  the  younger, 
now  of  London,  England,  Henray  Champion,  of  Norwich, 
Conn.,  and  Eneas  Gearey,  of  the  city  of  New  York,  absent 
debtors,  merchants  and  partners  under  the  firm  of  Gearey s, 
Champion,  <fe  Co. 

4th 

Died  in  this  city,  on  the  2d.  inst  Abner  Nash,  Esq.  a  dele- 
gate for  the  state  of  North  Carolina,  in  the  Congress  of  the 
U.  S.,  and  late  Governor  of  that  State. 

Mr.  Rattoon,  has  removed  to  No.  8.  Fly  Market,  where  he 
has  opened  his  Oyster  house  as  usual. 

Lawrence  &  Morris,  have  imported  in  the  sloop  Countess 
of  Galvez,  from  St.  Augustine,  Florida,  142  logs  of  Red 
Cedar,  1790  lb.  Deer  skins,  dressed  and  undressed,  1020  gal- 
lons of  Orange  juice,  and  a  small  quantity  of  Lemons  and 
Oranges. 

5th 

A  very  sensible  shook  of  earthquake  was  felt  at  Ppugh- 
keepsie  on  the  29th  ult.  at  about  four  o'clock  in  the  after- 
noon. 

The  Legislature  of  New  York  is  to  meet  in  this  city  on  the 
first  Tuesday  of  January  next. 


FOR  THE   YEAR  1786.  205 

A  Clergyman  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church,  who  has 
taken  degrees  at  Oxford,  offers  his  services  to  any  congrega- 
tion in  the  Middle  States,  that  want  a  minister.  Or  he  would 
be  happy  to  meet  with  a  situation  to  teach  Latin  and  Greek, 
with  mathematics,  logic,  and  some  other  sciences. 

Yesterday  a  number  of  the  delegates  of  Congress  assembled 
in  the  Congress  Chamber.  Mr.  Blount,  a  member  from  North 
Carolina,  informed  them  that  his  colleague  Mr.  Nash,  died 
on  Saturday  last,  and  had  directed  his  corpse  be  deposited  in 
his  family  vault  in  North  Carolina.  Mr.  Blount  desired  the 
opinion  of  the  gentlemen  present,  whether  it  was  necessary 
that  the  rites  of  burial  should  be  performed  in  New  York, 
and  in  what  manner.  They  were  of  the  opinion,  that  the 
rites  should  be  performed  here  in  the  usual  manner.  Mr. 
Blount,  Mr.  Carrington,  and  Mr.  Pinckney,  were  appointed 
to  superintend  the  funeral,  and  the  members  of  Congress 
were  requested  to  wear  mourning  for  a  month. 

On  Monday  evening  was  married  Thomas  Smith,  Esq.  to 
Miss  Mary  Taylor,  daughter  of  John  Taylor,  Esq.,  merchant 
of  this  city. 

Arrived  in  the  ship  Alexander,  from  London,  a  full  blooded 
bay  horse,  rising  eight  years  old,  well  known  in  England  by 
the  name  of  Light  Infantry.  He  was  bred  by  Richard  Gal- 
ston,  of  Clandon  in  Surrey,  he  was  got  by  Eclipse,  his  dam 
by  Feather,  grand  dam  by  Childers,  his  great  grand  dam  was 
the  Waddington  Mare.  He  is  now  at  Brooklyn  L.  I.  and  will 
be  advertised  next  spring. 

6th 

This  morning  the  funeral  of  the  honorable  Abner  Nash, 
proceeded  from  his  late  residence  in  Princess-street,  at  12 
o'clock,  to  St.  Paul's  Church,  where  the  burial  service  was 
performed  by  the  reverend  Mr.  Beach,  and  a  most  excellent 
discourse  suited  to  the  occasion  delivered  by  the  reverend 
Mr.  Moore,  from  this  text,  "  1  will  wait  my  cluinge." 

Order  of  Procession. 

Clerk  of  St.  Paul's  Church,  with  60  Charity  Boys,  two  and 

two. 

Sexton  of  St.  Paul's  Church. 

Two  Messengers  of  Congress. 

Clergy  of  the  different  Churches  of  the  City. 

Physicians. 


206  ANNALS  OP   NEW   YORK   CITY 

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£    The  Corpse.     § 


The  Son  of  the  deceased,  Chief  Mourner. 
Members  of  Congress,  two  and  two,  as  Mourners. 
The  Secretary  of  Congress  and  the  Deputy  Secretary. 
The  Governor  of  the  State  of  New-York. 
The  Ministers  of  Congress,  three  Great  Departments,  two  and 
two. 
Foreign  Public  Ministers,  viz. 
The  Minister  of  the  United  Netherlands. 
The  Encargado  of  Spain. 
The  Charge  des  Affaires  of  France. 
Members  of  the  Senate. 
Members  of  the  Assembly. 
Chief  Justice  and  Judges  of  the  Supreme  Court. 
The  Comptroller  and  Treasurer  of  the  United  States. 
The  Secretary,  Auditor  and  Register  of  the  Treasury. 
Post-Master  General. 
Under  Secretary  of  Foreign  Affairs. 
Secretary  in  the  War  Office. 
Commissioners  of  Public  Accounts  in  the  different  Depart- 
ments. 
The  military  Officers  of  the  United  States. 
Consul  General  of  Great  Britain. 
Vice  Consul  General  of  France. 
Consuls  of  France,  Great  Britain,  Holland,  and  Sweden. 
Mayor  of  the  City. 
Members  of  the  Corporation. 
Secretary  of  the  State. 
Treasurer,  Collector  and  Sheriff. 
Professors  of  the  University. 
Strangers  and  citizens  of  New-York. 
Pall  Bearers, 
Col.  Hamilton, 
Mr.  Houstoun, 
General  Lamb, 
General  Malcolm, 
Mr.  Ramsay, 
Mr.  Constable, 
Mr.  Robert  Cambridge  Livingston, 
Mr.  Pascal  N.  Smith. 

For  sale,  a  lot  of  ground  on  the  west  side  of  Broadway, 


FOR  THE  YEAR  1786.  207 

being  bounded  on  the  south  by  a  lot  of  John  Van  Gelder, 
on  the  north  by  a  lot,  lately  the  property  of  Wendell  Ham, 
on  the  west  by  a  lot  of  Isaac  Bussing,  and  on  the  east  by 
Broadway.     Enquire  of  Isaac  Moses. 

7th 

On  Monday  last  gloomy  winter  began  to  shew  his  hoary 
locks,  wildly  magnificent  ;  stern  boreas  rambling  forth 
with  fleecy  bluster,  "  to  explore  the  continent,  and  storm  the 
deep."  The  votaries  of  winter  pleasures,  on  swift  gliding 
runners  mounted,  at  the  sight  of  myriads  of  atoms  flying, 
richly  anticipated  those  joyful  scenes — while  many  a  helpless 
family  were  cringing  for  fear  of  winter's  starving  cold,  and 
the  poor  sailor,  perhaps,  with  fury  merciless,  on  foaming  lee 
shore  driving.  Several  vessels  in  the  rivers  were  driven 
from  their  anchor  ;  the  uncommon  height  of  the  tide  washed 
stray  lumberous  property  from  different  parts  of  the  town ; 
but,  on  the  whole,  no  capital  damage  has  been  sustained. 

On  Tuesday  last  the  brig  Columbia,  Oapt.  Bunker,  cleared 
out  at  the  Custom  House  in  this  city,  for  Canton,  East  Indies. 

On  Saturday  last,  as  Gerard  Bancker,  Esq,  Treasurer  of 
this  State,  was  riding  out  near  the  Fresh  Water  pond,  his 
horse  stumbled,  and  threw  him,  by  which  unhappy  accident 
his  leg  was  broken  ;  but  he  is  in  a  fair  way  of  recovery. 

8th 

There  is  a  Charity  Sermon  to  be  preached  next  Sabbath 
afternoon,  in  the  old  Presbyterian  Church,  and  a  collection 
to  be  raised  for  the  use  of  the  poor. 

Joshua  and  Comfort  Sands,  No.  50  Queen  St.,  want  to 
charter  a  strong  brig  for  Ireland,  that  will  stow  about  500 
hogsheads  of  flax  seed. 

Ebenezer  Ward,  informs  the  public,  that  his  wife  Phoebe, 
refuses  his  bed  and  board,  in  a  very  undutiful  and  unchris- 
tian manner,  he  will  pay  no  debts  of  her  contracting. 

Robert  Hyslop,  on  Dye's  Dock,  at  the  foot  of  Dye  Street, 
once  more  requests  those  indebted  to  him,  to  pay,  such  as 
owe  from  10  to  14  years,  need  expect  no  further  lenity.  He 
has  on  hand  a  small  assortment  of  books,  groceries,  lumber 
etc. 


208  ANNALS  OF  NEW   YORK  CITY 


9th 


A  parcel  of  oil  cloth  Umbrellas  to  he  sold  by  Isaac  Moses, 
at  the  auction  room,  37  Great  Dock  St. 

Imported  from  London,  an  assortment  of  Corks,  among 
which  are,  Bung,  Oyster  Pot,  Bottle  and  Vial  corks.  Also 
Cork  Souls  and  Socks,  apply  at  44  Maiden  Lane. 

Wanted  a  bay  gelding  for  riding  only,  apply  at  Stephen's 
Livery  Stable,  No  20  Smith  St. 

11th 

The  store  of  George  Pollock  was  broken  open  on  Saturday 
night  last,  and  a  quantity  of  goods  stolen,  also  a  check,  prom- 
issory notes,  and  a  watch  with  a  studded  Tortoise  shell  case 
and  gold  hands. 

To  be  sold,  by  auction  this  day  by  James  Barclay.  Fast 
Estate,  house  and  lot  opposite  to  the  sugar  house  of  William 
Bhinelander,  in  Prince  St.  Three  houses  and  lots  in  Eliza- 
beth St.,  near  Bunker's  Hill,  likewise  three  vacant  lots  in 
said  street.  A  large  lot  of  ground  in  Broadway,  contiguous 
to  the  corner  of  Beaver  St.,  which  communicates  to  the 
street,  commonly  called  Petticoat  Lane.  Also  a  lot  in  Broad 
St.,  a  house  and  lot  in  Cherry  St.,  a  lot  in  ditto,  a  house  and 
lot  in  Beekman  St.,  several  lots  adjacent  to  the  White  Con- 
duit House  in  Broadway. 

12th 

On  Saturday  ended  the  Court  of  Oyer  and  Terminer  for  the 
city  of  New  York.  James  Carr,  a  white  man,  and  Thomas 
Lee,  a  Negro,  convicted  of  burglary,  received  a  sentence  of 
death.  John  Morgan,  convicted  of  grand  larceny,  was  al- 
lowed the  benefit  of  clergy,  and  branded  in  court.  Daniel 
Davenport,  Charles  Chevalier,  and  Samuel  Lord,  respectively 
convicted  of  larceny,  were  adjudged  to  be  whipped,  39  lashes 
on  the  bare  back. 

13th 

The  price  of  wood  has  rose  to  an  extravagant  price  since 
the  last  bad  weather.  Sixteen  shillings  is  now  demanded  for 
a  load.  What  must  be  the  situation  of  those  poor  and  unfor- 
tunate objects,  who  are  not  able  to  purchase  fuel  at  the  high 
price  it  bears.  How  cold  and  gloomy  must  they  pass  the  en- 
suing winter,  perhaps  without  any  ray  of  comfort  to  uphold 


FOR  THE   YEAR   1786.  209 

their  distressed  spirits.  It  is  a  common  observation,  "but 
none  more,  than  that  one  half  of  the  world  are  ignorant  how 
the  other  half  lives. 

To  be  sold  by  the  Sheriff,  two  houses  and  lots  in  Qneen 
St. ,  now  in  the  possession  of  Samuel  Corp  and  Andrew  Mitch- 
ell, and  the  house  and  lot  No  34  King  St.,  now  in  the  pos- 
session of  Lewis  Jones,  late  the  property  of  John  Woodward. 

Large  round  Liverpool  and  Whitehaven  coals,  for  sale  at 
George  Appleby's  &  Cos.  Brewery,  at  eight  dollars  per  chal- 
dron. 

14th 

The  Common  Council  passed  yesterday  a  law  requiring  the 
inhabitants  within  24  hours  after  every  fall  of  snow,  to  cause 
the  same  to  be  levelled  opposite  their  respective  houses 
and  lots,  so  that  sleds  can  conveniently  turn  and  pass  each 
other. 

Peter  Bellodiere,  has  brought  with  him  from  Paris,  a  variety 
of  articles  in  the  jewellery  line,  such  as  Gold  chains,  Brace- 
lets and  Watch  cases.  Diamond  Rings,  Buckles,  Buttons  and 
Pins,  Wedding  Rings  of  a  new  invention,  Gold  Necklaces, 
Stock  buckles,  Snuff  Boxes,  and  Needle  cases.  Spoons,  Me- 
dallions and  Sugar  Stands,  Milk  Pots,  and  Sugar  Tongs, 
Knife-handles  and  Salt  Cellars  &c.  He  is  at  No  23  the  corner 
of  Maiden  Lane  and  William  St. 

loth 

Yesterday  arrived  the  British  packet  Portland,  Capt  Spargo, 
in  nine  weeks  from  Falmouth. 

The  Charity  Sermon  to  be  preached  in  the  old  Presbyterian 
Church  last  Sunday,  was  deferred  on  account  of  the  weather 
to  next  Sunday  morning. 

Married  on  Tuesday  last,  the  Rev.  Dr.  John  Mason,  to  Miss. 
Sally  Van  Alstyne,  of  this  city. 

Married  last  evening,  by  the  Rev.  James  Wilson,  Mr.  Sam- 
uel Campbell,  bookseller,  of  Hanover  Square,  to  Miss  Eliza 
Duyckinck  of  this  city. 

Died  on  Sunday  morning  last,  Dr.  Henry  Moore,  he  was 
interred  on  Tuesday  evening,  in  tbe  new  Dutch  church  yard, 
in  the  family  vault. 


210  ANNALfe   OF  NEW  YORK   CITY 

Died  on  Tuesday  last,  Mrs  Helena  Sharp,  widow,  of  the 
late  Richard  Sharp,  of  this  city,  wine  merchant. 

About  ten  o'clock  last  night,  a  seaman  belonging  to  one  of 
the  ships  in  the  harbor,  walking  on  a  wharf  near  the  Fly 
Market,  received  several  stabs  in  the  body  with  his  knife. 
The  perpetrator  of  this  horrid  crime  could  not  be  discovered. 

Dr.  Hornby,  performs  at  No  66  Cherry  Street,  operations 
on  teeth  and  gums,  extracts  decayed  teeth  and  stumps,  trans- 
plants natural,  makes  and  fixes  artificial  teeth.  Extracting 
teeth  one  dollar  each. 

16th 

A  correspondent  at  Flatbush,  begs  leave  to  express  his 
wonder  and  surprise  that  our  great  people  in  the  capital  do 
not  attend  more  to  propriety  and  good  manners  with  regard 
to  foreigners.  "lam  but  a  country  gentleman,  and  there- 
fore not  much  acquainted  with  rules  of  precedency  ;  but  when 
I  was  last  summer  in  New  York,  I  had  the  honor  once  to  dine 
among  the  great,  and  to  my  surprise  I  took  notice,  that  had 
not  a  certain  high  foreign  personage  quickened  his  pace  with 
no  small  agility  from  a  grave  walk  of  state,  when  dinner  was 
announced,  several  delegates,  and  others  of  inferior  note, 
would  have  got  to  the  head  of  the  table  before  him.  These 
attentions  may  seem  small  to  us,  but,  gentlemen  who  have 
been  in  foreign  parts,  tell  us  rank  and  precedency  is  indis- 
pensibly  attended  to  abroad.'' 

Next  Tuesday  evening  at  six  o'clock,  Mr.  [Noah]  Webster, 
will  begin  a  short  course  of  lectures,  at  Mr.  Hulett's,  dancing 
room,  in  Little  Queen  St.  The  course  will  open  with  a 
lecture  on  education  which  was  read  last  spring  hi  the  City 
Hall.     Tickets  four  shillings. 

18th 
The  Antient  and  honourable  Fraternity  of  Free  and 
Accepted  Masons  in  this  city,  propose  to  celebrate  the  fes- 
tival of  St.  John  the  evangelist,  the  27th  inst. ,  in  a  manner 
most  agreeable  to  the  benevolent  spirit  of  their  institution. 
They  will  assemble  at  the  Coffee  House  at  eleven  o'clock  in 
the  forenoon,  and  proceed  from  thence  in  procession  to  St. 
George's  Chapel,  where  a  suitable  discourse  is  to  be  delivered 
by  the  Rev.  Brother  Beach,  and  a  collection  made  for  the 
benefit  of  the  Charity  School  of  Trinity  Church. 

To  be  sold  at  auction  at  the  Coffee  House,  Thirty  Masts, 
different  sizes,  laying  at  Greenwich,  on  the  North  River. 


FOE  THE  YEAR  1786.  211 

19th 

To  be  sold  at  auction,  a  large  quantity  of  Vickar  Baskets, 
in  nests,  consisting  of  a  great  variety. 

To  be  sold,  a  house  and  lot,  No.  5.  Little  Queen  St.  oppo- 
site the  Scots  Presbyterian  Church. 

A  variety  of  Muffs,  Tippets,  and  Fur  trimmings,  among 
which  are  a  few  black  Fox  Muffs  for  gentlemen,  may  be  had 
on  Reasonable  terms  at  No  89.  in  William  St. 

20th 
On  Monday  morning,  the  French  packet  and  about  nine- 
teen sail  of  merchant  vessels  sailed  from  this  harbor  for 
different  ports  in  Europe,  America  and  the  West  Indies.  In 
the  ship  Betsey,  Capt.  Watson,  for  London,  went  passenger 
Mr.  Waddington  and  Mr.  Kenyon,  merchants  of  this  city, 
and  Mr.  Barrow. 

Last  Sunday,  Baron  Steuben,  with  the  Light  Infantry, 
attended  in  the  Lutheran  Church,  when  the  Rev.  Mr.  Gross, 
preached  from  these  words,  u  pray  for  tlie  peace  of  Jerusalem." 
With  ingenuity  and  judgement,  the  preacher  divided  and 
illustrated  his  subject,  and  though  unaccustomed  to  speak  the 
English  language,  he  displayed  an  accuracy  and  energy  of  ex- 
pression which  is  not  common  in  pulpit  orations. 

21st 

We  hear  that  the  Old  American  Company  of  Comedians  are 
expected  in  this  city  in  the  course  of  the  next  week. 

A  correspondent  desires  us  to  communicate  the  following 
method  of  dressing  potatoes,  which  he  says  may  be  depended 
on  as  a  certain  way  to  prevent  the  wetness  which  prevails  in 
them  ;  and  which,  as  it  makes  them  extremely  unwholesome 
is  a  matter  of  importance.  Wash  the  potatoes  clean  and  put 
them  into  a  covered  pot  without  any  water,  on  a  slow  fire ; 
the  heat  very  soon  draws  out  sufficient  water  to  stew  them  in, 
and  the  potatoes,  so  managed,  are  dry  and  mealy,  though  the 
very  same  boiled  in  the  common  way,  are  so  wet  as  to  be 
scarce  eatable. 

J.  Corre  requests  all  that  have  demands  against  him,  to 
bring  them  in  to  be  paid,  and  begs  the  favor  of  those  gentle- 
men indebted  to  him,  to  pay  him  before  the  next  year.  He 
likewise  begs  the  public  not  to  trust  any  body  on  his  account. 
The  stables  belonging  to  the  City  Tavern  are  to  be  let. 


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22d 

On  Sunday  the  17th  instant,  was  married  by  the  Rev. 
Joshua  Bloomer,  Robert  Crommelin,  Esq.  at  his  seat  in  Flush- 
ing, L.  I.,  to  Miss.  Elizabeth  Willoughby,  of  Norfolk  in  Va. 

Died  last  Sunday,  in  the  55th.  year  of  her  age  Mrs.  Ann 
Van  Home,  widow  of  the  late  David  Van  Home,  merchant 
of  this  city,  and  on  Tuesday  her  remains  were  interred  in  the 
family  vault,  in  the  new  Dutch  Church. 

The  General  Society  of  Mechanics  and  Tradesmen  will  hold 
their  annual  meeting  on  the  first  Tuesday  in  January  next,  at 
the  house  of  Walter  Heyer,  inn  keeper. 

At  the  New  Academy,  corner  of  William  St.,  and  Maiden 
Lane,  Young  gentlemen  are  taught  useful  and  polite  litera- 
ture. 

23d 

Ancient  Lodge,  No.  210.  Propose  celebrating  the  festival 
of  St.  John  the  Evangelist,  at  Brother  John  Morgan's,  at  the 
Sign  of  the  Grand  Master,  on  Wednesday  the  27th.  instant, 
where  every  worthy  visiting  brother,  will  please  to  leave 
their  name,  if  agreeable  to  honor  that  body  with  their  com- 
pany. 

John  R.  Gaine,  at  his  book  store,  No  17.  Water  St.,  nearly 
opposite  the  Coffee  House  has  for  sale  a  variety  of  very  enter- 
taining novels,  viz: — Life  of  Mrs.  Bellamy,  5  vols.  Caroline 
of  Litchfield  3  vols,  Manon  L'Escaut,  a  French  story  2  vols. 
Memoirs  of  Major  McGawrin  2  vols.  Tales  of  the  Castle,  5 
vols.  Zorcada  3  vols.  Anthony  Varnish,  3  vols.  Appear- 
ance is  against  Them,  3  vols.  Emily  Herbert  2  vols.  Errors 
of  Innocence  2  vols.  Man  of  the  World  2  vols.  Gulliver 
Revised  by  Baron  Munchasen.  Also  the  following  new  plays, 
The  Romp,  Bar  rat  aria,  Liberty  Hall,  Follies  of  a  Day, 
Widow's  Vow,  Disbanded  Officer,  Son  in  Law,  Peeping  Tom, 
Young  Quaker. 

25th 

On  Friday  last,  departed  this  life,  in  her  37th  year,  Mrs. 
Margaret  Maloney,  she  was  a  tender  mother,  a  frugal  wife, 
and  by  her  death  the  indigent  have  lost  a  real  friend.  Ber 
remains  attended  by  a  number  of  respectable  citizens,  was 
yesterday  interred  in  the  New  Roman  Catholic  Church  yard, 
where  the  funeral  services  was  performed  by  the  Rev.  Mr. 
Nugent,  rector  of  that  church. 


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26th 

Christmas.  This  season,  perhaps,  affords  as  great  variety 
in  this  city,  as  any  other,  some  good  people  religiously  ob- 
serving it  as  a  time  set  apart  for  a  most  sacred  purpose,  others 
revelling  in  profusion,  and  paying  their  sincere  devotions  to 
merry  Bacchus,  others  decently  feasting  with  their  friends 
and  relatives,  stores  shut  up,  almost  all  kinds  of  business 
suspended,  in  several  churches  divine  service  performed, 
the  temples  dedicated  to  the  service  of  merriment,  dissipa- 
tion and  folly  much  crowded  ;  where  the  sons  of  gluttony 
and  drunkeness  satiate  their  respective  appetites.  The  scene 
with  these  gentry  generally  concludes  about  midnight,  when 
they  sally  forth  into  the  streets,  and  by  their  unmeaning, 
wild,  extravagant  noise,  disturb  those  citizens  who  would 
rather  sleep  than  get  drunk.  The  candid  will  acknowledge 
this  to  be  a  just,  though  cursory  view  of  the  holy  days  in  New- 
York.     Pray  how  do  you  like  them  ? 

The  Brethren  of  St.  John's  Lodge  No.  2.  ancient  York 
Masons,  are  requested  to  attend  their  Lodge  Room  precisely 
at  eleven  o'clock  to-morrow  morning,  to  join  procession. 

27th  • 

On  Friday  last  was  held  the  quarterly  examination  of  Co- 
lumbia College  Grammar  School,  the  premiums  were  adjudged 
to  Moses  Moses,  Walter  Cochran,  James  Wood,  and  Peter 
Anderson.  The  premium  for  eloquence  was  given  to  John 
Mulligan,  whose  uncommon  powers  in  speaking,  the  public 
have  often  witnessed,  and  as  often  admired. 

On  Saturday  evening  was  married  by  the  Rev.  Dr.  Rodgers, 
Mr.  Thomas  Wilson,  of  this  city,  to  Miss  Lydia  Lincoln,  old- 
est daughter  of  Mr.  Thomas  Lincoln. 

To  be  sold,  to-morrow,  the  household  furniture  of  Mrs.  Ann 
Sharp,  at  her  late  dwelling  house  No  29  Water  St.,  consisting 
of  Mahogany  dining,  card  and  tea  tables,  bureaus  and  bed- 
steads, Wilton  and  other  carpets,  looking  glasses,  prints,  china 
and  glass  ware,  together  with  a  great  variety  of  kitchen  uten- 
sils in  perfect  good  order. 

28th 

Yesterday  being  the  anniversary  of  St  John  the  Evangelist, 
the  same  was  celebrated  by  a  respectable  number  of  Free 
Masons  in  this  city.     At  11  o'clock  they  assembled  at  the 


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coffee-house,  and  the  different  Lodges  being  congregated,  a 
grand  procession  was  formed,  which  moved  to  St.  George's 
chapel,  where  an  elegant  discourse  pertinent  to  the  occasion, 
was  delivered  by  the  Reverend  Brother  Beach,  and  a  gen- 
erous collection  made  for  the  benefit  of  the  poor.  After 
divine  service,  the  brethern  retired  from  the  labours  of  the 
day,  to  partake  of  a  social  refreshment  and  conducted  them- 
selves with  that  decorum  and  good  fellowship  which  the  ad- 
mirable principles  of  the  institution  inspire. 

Yesterday  arrived  at  this  port,  after  a  passage  of  51  days 
from  L'Orient,  the  French  packet,  the  Courier  de  New  York, 
Mons.  Jaubert,  commander,  in  her  came  passengers  Mons. 
Dubey,  brother  to  Mons.  Dubey,  merchant  in  this  city,  and 
a  Mr.  Bourn. 

Assize  of  Bread,  A  loaf  of  the  finest  flour  to  weigh  two 
pounds,  for  seven  coppers,  or  six  pence  ;  a  loaf  of  like  flour, 
to  weigh  one  pound  two  and  a  half  ounces,  for  four  coppers. 

29th 

Yesterday  morning  died,  in  his  63d.  year  Jacobus  Van 
Zandt,  Esq.,  many  ^ears  a  very  eminent  merchant  in  this 
city.  He  was  a  real*friend  of  his  countrys  rights  and  privi- 
leges, his  remains  are  to  be  interred  this  afternoon  in  the 
family  vault  in  the  new  Dutch  Church  yard. 

This  is  the  day  appointed  for  the  execution,  at  the  New 
Goal,  of  James  Carr,  a  white  man,  and  Thomas  Lee,  a  negro, 
who  were  convicted  of  burglary. 

Married  lately  in  Montgomery  County,  John  Roorback, 
Esq.,  counsellor  at  law,  formerly  of  Albany,  to  Mrs.  Snell, 
widow  of  the  late  Major  Snell,  of  that  county. 

To  be  sold,  the  house  No  22,  corner  of  Smith  and  King 
Street,  now  occupied  by  Thomas  Bibbey,  Esq,  together  with 
a  small  house  adjoining,  both  house  are  in  good  repair,  and 
rent  one  for  1201.  and  the  other  for  40£.  per.  annum.  Apply 
to  William  Eccles,  No.  193  Water  St. 

30th 

On  Saturday  morning  last,  Mr.  Turner,  the  first  mate  of  the 
ship  Maurice,  was  found  dead  in  his  cabin.  The  coroner's 
inquest,  gave  in  their  verdict  that  he  had  been  suffocated. 
It  appears  that  on  the  preceeding  evening,  he  had  taken  into 


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his  cabin  a  pan  with  some  charcoal,  which  is  supposed  to 
have  occasioned  his  death. 

Yesterday  was  executed  pursuant  to  sentence,  for  burglary. 
Thomas  Lee,  a  black  man,  during  the  execution,  the  rope 
slipped,  and  caught  him  by  the  chin,  in  which  situation  he 
was  suspended  for  near  two  minutes.  He  then  spoke,  saying 
"  It  does  not  choke  me,"  on  which  the  platform  was  raised 
and  the  rope  properly  fixed,  when  he  was  launched  into  eter- 
nity. He  appeared  to  have  little  concern  for  his  unhappy 
situation,  and  but  an  imperfect  idea  of  the  future  state. 

James  Carr,  a  white  man,  the  other  convict,  whose  life 
was  to  have  terminated  on  the  same  day,  was  pardoned,  in 
consequence  of  a  petition  of  many  citizens  in  his  favor.  Not 
withstanding  the  awful  spectacle,  a  number  of  hardened  vil- 
lains the  same  night,  broke  open  the  store  of  Mr.  Rhine- 
lander,  at  Burling  Slip,  and  carried  off  an  iron  chest  contain- 
ing cash  to  the  amount  of  one  hundred  pounds.  This  they 
conveyed  to  the  ship  yards,  but  being  unable  to  force  it  open, 
they  broke  into  a  blacksmith  shop  and  procured  the  necessary 
implements  for  the  purpose. 

A  French  school  will  be  opened  on  Monday  evening  next, 
by  Mr.  Villet,  lately  from  Philadelphia,  which  will  be  attended 
five  times  a  week,  at  his  lodgings  in  Crown  Street,  No  4.  A 
Fencing  School  will  likewise  be  opened  by  Mr  Villet,  where 
attendance  will  be  given  three  times  a  week,  in  the  day 
time. 

An  assignment  of  the  property  of  Charles  McEvers  and 
Charles  McEvers  &  Co.  has  been  made  to  Gulian  Verplanck 
and  Daniel  C.  Verplanck,  for  the  benefit  of  all  the  creditors 
of  the  two  firms. 

To  be  sold,  a  pair  of  good  bay  Esopus  horses,  well  used  to 
the  sleigh. 

Yesterday  arrived  the  ship  Grace,  Capt.  Armour  in  fifteen 
weeks  from  Amsterdam. 


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